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Why you stay acting lidat?

Meaning: like that

Pronunciation: lee-DAT
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like that

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What does "Why you stay acting lidat?" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Why you stay acting lidat?" means "like that" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Why you stay acting lidat?"?

"Why you stay acting lidat?" is pronounced "lee-DAT". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "Why you stay acting lidat?"?

"Why you stay acting lidat?" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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"Questions in Pidgin often use a rising intonation at the end of a statement rather than changing word order."

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