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Meaning: angry
Pronunciation: all-SAWL-tee
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angry
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What does "Why you all salty?" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Why you all salty?" means "angry" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Why you all salty?"?
"Why you all salty?" is pronounced "all-SAWL-tee". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Why you all salty?"?
"Why you all salty?" is a emotions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
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Pidgin Grammar Tip
"The word 'stay' is frequently used as a progressive marker, like 'He stay eating' for 'He is eating'."
Local Culture Fact
"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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