Meaning
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nervous
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What does "Why you nerjis?" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Why you nerjis?" means "nervous" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Why you nerjis?"?
"Why you nerjis?" is pronounced "NER-jis". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Why you nerjis?"?
"Why you nerjis?" is a emotions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
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