choke manini
Meaning: very many small ones
Usage: Means there are many small things. It can refer to small objects, small amounts, or even small problems.
"Get choke manini fish"
"Da beach got choke manini fish."
"I get choke manini problems."
Origin: A Pidgin construction, combining "choke" (a lot) with "manini" (small), to emphasize the abundance of small things.
What does "choke manini" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"choke manini" means "very many small ones" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Means there are many small things. It can refer to small objects, small amounts, or even small problems..
How do you pronounce "choke manini"?
"choke manini" is pronounced "CHOKE mah-NEE-nee". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "choke manini" in a sentence?
Example: "Get choke manini fish"
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