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What does "You tantaran!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"You tantaran!" means "show-off" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "You tantaran!"?
"You tantaran!" is pronounced "tan-tah-RAHN". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "You tantaran!"?
"You tantaran!" is a people expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
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