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This poke stay so 'ono!

Meaning: delicious

Pronunciation: OH-no
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Meaning

delicious

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What does "This poke stay so 'ono!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"This poke stay so 'ono!" means "delicious" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "This poke stay so 'ono!"?

"This poke stay so 'ono!" is pronounced "OH-no". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "This poke stay so 'ono!"?

"This poke stay so 'ono!" is a food expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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"Using 'mo' before an adjective creates a comparative, like 'mo bettah' for 'better'."

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"The kahakō (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."

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