batu
Meaning: crystal meth
Usage: A slang term for crystal meth, used in reference to drug use.
"No touch batu"
"Stay away from batu, brah."
"He wen' get caught wit' batu."
Origin: This is a Pidgin slang term, used to refer to a specific illegal substance.
What does "batu" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"batu" means "crystal meth" in Hawaiian Pidgin. A slang term for crystal meth, used in reference to drug use..
How do you pronounce "batu"?
"batu" is pronounced "BAH-too". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "batu" in a sentence?
Example: "No touch batu"
"Plurals in Pidgin are often formed by adding 'them' or 'dem' after the noun (e.g., 'The boy dem')."
"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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