Deep Dive: Choke
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choke
Meaning: a lot
Meaning
Usage: Means a lot or plenty of something. It's used to express a large quantity or number.
Examples
"Get choke people"
"I get choke food fo' da party."
"Da store get choke people today."
Origin & Cultural Context
Origin: Likely from English, but it's a core Pidgin word used to express abundance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "choke" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"choke" means "a lot" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Means a lot or plenty of something. It's used to express a large quantity or number..
How do you pronounce "choke"?
"choke" is pronounced "CHOKE". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "choke" in a sentence?
Example: "Get choke people"
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Pidgin Grammar Tip
"Pidgin often drops the 'to be' verb. Instead of saying 'He is tired', you say 'He stay tired'."
Local Culture Fact
"The 'okina (Ê») is a consonant in the Hawaiian language representing a glottal stop."
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