Watch out fo cu diab
Meaning: devil
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devil
What does "Watch out fo cu diab" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Watch out fo cu diab" means "devil" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Watch out fo cu diab"?
"Watch out fo cu diab" is pronounced "KOO-dee-AHB". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Watch out fo cu diab"?
"Watch out fo cu diab" is a cultural expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"To indicate past tense, Pidgin often uses 'wen' before the verb (e.g., 'I wen go' for 'I went')."
"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."
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