choice
Meaning: excellent
Usage: Used to describe something that is excellent, of high quality, or the best. It's a positive adjective.
"Da waves stay choice"
"Dat's a choice car you got!"
"Dis is choice shave ice."
Origin: From English, but used in Pidgin to emphasize the superior quality of something.
What does "choice" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"choice" means "excellent" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Used to describe something that is excellent, of high quality, or the best. It's a positive adjective..
How do you pronounce "choice"?
"choice" is pronounced "CHOYS". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "choice" in a sentence?
Example: "Da waves stay choice"
"The word 'da kine' is a versatile placeholder used when you can't remember a specific word."
"The shaka sign (🤙) is a common gesture in Hawaii expressing the 'Aloha Spirit'."
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