bagasu
Meaning: useless residue
Usage: Originally sugarcane fiber waste; colloquially used in local plantation slang as a playful or biting term for a rascal or good-for-nothing.
"Dat guy acting like real bagasu."
"Clean up all dat bagasu from da yard."
Origin: Ilocano and plantation Spanish/Portuguese (bagasse)
What does "bagasu" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"bagasu" means "useless residue" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Originally sugarcane fiber waste; colloquially used in local plantation slang as a playful or biting term for a rascal or good-for-nothing..
How do you pronounce "bagasu"?
"bagasu" is pronounced "bah-GAH-soo". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "bagasu" in a sentence?
Example: "Dat guy acting like real bagasu."
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