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Meaning: want to fight

Pronunciation: LIKE-beef
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want to fight

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What does "What, you like beef or what?" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"What, you like beef or what?" means "want to fight" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "What, you like beef or what?"?

"What, you like beef or what?" is pronounced "LIKE-beef". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

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"What, you like beef or what?" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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