chicken skin
Meaning: goosebumps
Meaning
Usage: Physical reaction to fear or excitement
Examples
"Da ghost story gave me chicken skin"
Origin & Cultural Context
Origin: Local expression
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "chicken skin" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"chicken skin" means "goosebumps" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Physical reaction to fear or excitement.
How do you pronounce "chicken skin"?
"chicken skin" is pronounced "CHICK-en-skin". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "chicken skin" in a sentence?
Example: "Da ghost story gave me chicken skin"
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Pidgin & Local Culture Corner
Pidgin Grammar Tip
"To indicate past tense, Pidgin often uses 'wen' before the verb (e.g., 'I wen go' for 'I went')."
Local Culture Fact
"The kahakÅ (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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