botan
Meaning: button
Usage: A button on clothing, or a button on an electronic switch/device.
"Push da botan for open da gate."
"Your shirt missing one botan, brah."
Origin: Japanese loanword (botan / ボタン)
What does "botan" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"botan" means "button" in Hawaiian Pidgin. A button on clothing, or a button on an electronic switch/device..
How do you pronounce "botan"?
"botan" is pronounced "boh-TAHN". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "botan" in a sentence?
Example: "Push da botan for open da gate."
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