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nervous
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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