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Wop yo jaw, I said so!

Meaning: I told you so

Pronunciation: wop-yo-JAW
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I told you so

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What does "Wop yo jaw, I said so!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Wop yo jaw, I said so!" means "I told you so" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Wop yo jaw, I said so!"?

"Wop yo jaw, I said so!" is pronounced "wop-yo-JAW". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "Wop yo jaw, I said so!"?

"Wop yo jaw, I said so!" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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