Why you like talk stink?
Meaning: gossip
Pronunciation: TALK-stink
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gossip
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What does "Why you like talk stink?" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Why you like talk stink?" means "gossip" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Why you like talk stink?"?
"Why you like talk stink?" is pronounced "TALK-stink". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Why you like talk stink?"?
"Why you like talk stink?" is a actions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
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Pidgin Grammar Tip
"To indicate past tense, Pidgin often uses 'wen' before the verb (e.g., 'I wen go' for 'I went')."
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"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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