wiki wiki
Meaning: hurry up
Usage: "Wiki wiki" means "hurry up" or "fast." It emphasizes the need for speed or urgency. It's a common expression used to encourage someone to act quickly.
"Wiki wiki, we going be late"
"Wiki wiki, we gotta go!"
"Hurry up, wiki wiki!"
"Wikiwiki!"
"Drive wikiwiki, we late!"
"I gotta go wikiwiki to da store."
Origin: This phrase comes from the Hawaiian language, where "wiki" means "quick" or "fast."
What does "wiki wiki" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"wiki wiki" means "hurry up" in Hawaiian Pidgin. "Wiki wiki" means "hurry up" or "fast." It emphasizes the need for speed or urgency. It's a common expression used to encourage someone to act quickly..
How do you pronounce "wiki wiki"?
"wiki wiki" is pronounced "WEE-kee-WEE-kee". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "wiki wiki" in a sentence?
Example: "Wiki wiki, we going be late"
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