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excellent
What does "You da bomb!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"You da bomb!" means "excellent" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "You da bomb!"?
"You da bomb!" is pronounced "dah-BOM". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "You da bomb!"?
"You da bomb!" is a slang expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"Pidgin often drops the 'to be' verb. Instead of saying 'He is tired', you say 'He stay tired'."
"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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