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broke mouth

Meaning: extremely delicious

Pronunciation: BROHK MOWT
food beginner

Meaning

extremely delicious
mouth-watering
appetizing

Usage: An emphatic slang descriptor meaning food that is so delicious it bursts with flavor (variant of 'broke da mouth').

Examples

"Aunty's ribs stay broke mouth ono!"

"Dat dessert was so broke mouth."

Origin & Cultural Context

Origin: Pidgin idiom

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "broke mouth" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"broke mouth" means "extremely delicious" in Hawaiian Pidgin. An emphatic slang descriptor meaning food that is so delicious it bursts with flavor (variant of 'broke da mouth')..

How do you pronounce "broke mouth"?

"broke mouth" is pronounced "BROHK MOWT". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

How do you use "broke mouth" in a sentence?

Example: "Aunty's ribs stay broke mouth ono!"

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