blala
Meaning: large local man
Usage: "Blala" is used to describe a physically imposing local male, often associated with a strong presence and familiarity within the community. It can imply a sense of respect or even a hint of caution, depending on the context and the speaker's relationship with the individual.
"Couple blalas stay hanging out at da beach."
"Eh, dat blala wen' try cut in line, brah."
"Da blala down da street always get plenny kids."
Origin: The term likely originated and evolved within the local communities of Hawai'i, reflecting the Pidgin English's tendency to create descriptive and colorful terms for people and things.
What does "blala" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"blala" means "large local man" in Hawaiian Pidgin. "Blala" is used to describe a physically imposing local male, often associated with a strong presence and familiarity within the community. It can imply a sense of respect or even a hint of caution, depending on the context and the speaker's relationship with the individual..
How do you pronounce "blala"?
"blala" is pronounced "BLAH-lah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "blala" in a sentence?
Example: "Couple blalas stay hanging out at da beach."
"Plurals in Pidgin are often formed by adding 'them' or 'dem' after the noun (e.g., 'The boy dem')."
"The kahakÅ (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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