cherry
Meaning: cool
Usage: Means something is cool, desirable, or excellent. It's a positive adjective.
"Dat car stay cherry"
"Dat car, cherry!"
"Da new surfboard, cherry!"
Origin: A Pidgin slang term, likely derived from American English, used to express approval or admiration.
What does "cherry" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"cherry" means "cool" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Means something is cool, desirable, or excellent. It's a positive adjective..
How do you pronounce "cherry"?
"cherry" is pronounced "CHEH-ree". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "cherry" in a sentence?
Example: "Dat car stay cherry"
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