Uncle! Howzit? Long time no see
Meaning: how are you, mister?
Pronunciation: HOW-zit, UN-kul
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Uncle! Howzit? Long time no see" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Uncle! Howzit? Long time no see" means "how are you, mister?" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Uncle! Howzit? Long time no see"?
"Uncle! Howzit? Long time no see" is pronounced "HOW-zit, UN-kul". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Uncle! Howzit? Long time no see"?
"Uncle! Howzit? Long time no see" is a greetings expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
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"The word 'pau' means finished or done, and is one of the most common loanwords from Hawaiian."
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"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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