chronic
Meaning: sketchy character
Usage: Local Hawaii street slang for a persistent drug addict (especially methamphetamine) or an untrustworthy, erratic person behaving in a sketchy way.
"Lock up your bike, choke chronics stay hanging around da park."
"Dat buggah acting all chronic today."
"Stay away from da back alley, full of chronics."
Origin: Hawaii street slang, likely from medical/slang "chronic".
What does "chronic" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"chronic" means "sketchy character" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Local Hawaii street slang for a persistent drug addict (especially methamphetamine) or an untrustworthy, erratic person behaving in a sketchy way..
How do you pronounce "chronic"?
"chronic" is pronounced "CRAW-nik". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "chronic" in a sentence?
Example: "Lock up your bike, choke chronics stay hanging around da park."
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someone, a guy, some dude, that guy, a person
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bulging eyes, bug-eyed, wide glassy eyes, staring blankly
benjo
restroom, toilet, bathroom
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Socialize, Hang out, Mix in naturally, Fit in
botan
button, snap fastener
buss nuts
work extremely hard, give it everything, push yourself to the limit
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