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You like beef?

Meaning: want to fight?

Pronunciation: like-BEEF
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want to fight?

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What does "You like beef?" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"You like beef?" means "want to fight?" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "You like beef?"?

"You like beef?" is pronounced "like-BEEF". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "You like beef?"?

"You like beef?" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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