ack
Meaning: to act
Usage: Means to act or behave, often used to comment on someone's behavior.
"No ack lidat in front aunty"
"Eh, stop ackin' like dat!"
"I no like how you ackin'."
Origin: This is a Pidgin adaptation of English, reflecting the local pronunciation and usage.
What does "ack" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"ack" means "to act" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Means to act or behave, often used to comment on someone's behavior..
How do you pronounce "ack"?
"ack" is pronounced "AK". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "ack" in a sentence?
Example: "No ack lidat in front aunty"
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