cockaroach
Meaning: to steal
Meaning
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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"Negative sentences in Pidgin often use 'never' for past tense, as in 'I never see him' (I didn't see him)."
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"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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