You like dirty lickens?
Meaning: severe beating
slang
intermediate
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severe beating
What does "You like dirty lickens?" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"You like dirty lickens?" means "severe beating" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "You like dirty lickens?"?
"You like dirty lickens?" is pronounced "DUR-tee LIK-enz". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "You like dirty lickens?"?
"You like dirty lickens?" is a slang expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
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