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Meaning: to play a joke on someone
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What does "Stop make funny, I stay serious" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Stop make funny, I stay serious" means "to play a joke on someone" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Stop make funny, I stay serious"?
"Stop make funny, I stay serious" is pronounced "MAKE-FUN-nee". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Stop make funny, I stay serious"?
"Stop make funny, I stay serious" is a actions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
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Pidgin Grammar Tip
"The word 'stay' is frequently used as a progressive marker, like 'He stay eating' for 'He is eating'."
Local Culture Fact
"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."
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