bibadeez
Meaning: thingamajig
Usage: This is a generic term for an object whose name is unknown or forgotten. It's used when you don't know the specific name of something.
"Pass da bibadeez"
"Pass me dat bibadeez, yeah?"
"I dunno what dis bibadeez is, but I need 'em."
Origin: This is a Pidgin creation, used when the speaker cannot recall the name of an object.
What does "bibadeez" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"bibadeez" means "thingamajig" in Hawaiian Pidgin. This is a generic term for an object whose name is unknown or forgotten. It's used when you don't know the specific name of something..
How do you pronounce "bibadeez"?
"bibadeez" is pronounced "BEE-bah-deez". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "bibadeez" in a sentence?
Example: "Pass da bibadeez"
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