chance 'um
Meaning: go for it
Meaning
Usage: Encouraging to take a risk
Examples
"You should chance 'um!"
"Just chance um brah"
"Eh, chance 'um, no scared!"
"Eh, chance 'um, da food ono!"
"Eh brah, chance 'um, you might like 'um."
Origin & Cultural Context
Origin: English
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "chance 'um" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"chance 'um" means "go for it" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Encouraging to take a risk.
How do you pronounce "chance 'um"?
"chance 'um" is pronounced "chance UM". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "chance 'um" in a sentence?
Example: "You should chance 'um!"
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geev 'um
give it to them, go for it, beat them up, give it your all
da kine
the thing, whatchamacallit
fo'
for, to
go mo' bettah
go do it better, do it better, you should do better
goin
going, will, gonna, going to, about to
liddat
like that, that way
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