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You stay in deep kimchi

Meaning: in big trouble

Pronunciation: DEEP kim-CHEE
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Meaning

• in big trouble

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What does "You stay in deep kimchi" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"You stay in deep kimchi" means "in big trouble" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "You stay in deep kimchi"?

"You stay in deep kimchi" is pronounced "DEEP kim-CHEE". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "You stay in deep kimchi"?

"You stay in deep kimchi" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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"The word 'pau' means finished or done, and is one of the most common loanwords from Hawaiian."

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