bachi
Meaning: bad luck
Usage: Means bad luck or a curse, often used as a warning.
"No do dat, going bring bachi"
"Eh, you goin' get bachi if you do dat!"
"Stay away from dat, you goin' get bachi."
Origin: Derived from Japanese, reflecting the influence of Japanese culture in Hawaii.
What does "bachi" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"bachi" means "bad luck" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Means bad luck or a curse, often used as a warning..
How do you pronounce "bachi"?
"bachi" is pronounced "BAH-chee". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "bachi" in a sentence?
Example: "No do dat, going bring bachi"
"The word 'pau' means finished or done, and is one of the most common loanwords from Hawaiian."
"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."
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