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Meaning: to play a joke on someone

Pronunciation: MAKE-FUN-nee
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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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"The word 'stay' is frequently used as a progressive marker, like 'He stay eating' for 'He is eating'."

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"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."

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