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cockaroach

Meaning: to steal

Pronunciation: KAH-kah-rohch
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Meaning

to steal
take

Usage: Means to steal or take something, often without permission. It's a more informal and direct way of saying someone has stolen something.

Examples

"Who wen cockaroach my lunch?"

"He cockaroach my plate lunch!"

"Don't cockaroach my idea, eh?"

Origin & Cultural Context

Origin: A playful alteration of the word "cock," combined with the association of cockroaches as pests that take things.

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What does "cockaroach" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"cockaroach" means "to steal" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Means to steal or take something, often without permission. It's a more informal and direct way of saying someone has stolen something..

How do you pronounce "cockaroach"?

"cockaroach" is pronounced "KAH-kah-rohch". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

How do you use "cockaroach" in a sentence?

Example: "Who wen cockaroach my lunch?"

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