borot
Meaning: broke
Usage: Describes someone who is broke or without money. It signifies financial hardship or a lack of funds.
"I stay borot till payday"
"I borot, gotta wait til' payday."
"No mo' money, I stay borot fo' now."
Origin: Likely derived from the English word "broke," it reflects the economic realities faced by many in the islands.
What does "borot" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"borot" means "broke" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Describes someone who is broke or without money. It signifies financial hardship or a lack of funds..
How do you pronounce "borot"?
"borot" is pronounced "boh-ROHT". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "borot" in a sentence?
Example: "I stay borot till payday"
"To indicate past tense, Pidgin often uses 'wen' before the verb (e.g., 'I wen go' for 'I went')."
"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."
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