correck
Meaning: correct
Usage: Used to affirm that something is right, true, or accurate. It's a simple way to agree or confirm.
"Dass correck"
"Yeah, brah, you correck!"
"You correck, dat's da way to do it."
Origin: From the English word "correct," it's a straightforward affirmation that has become a staple in Pidgin.
What does "correck" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"correck" means "correct" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Used to affirm that something is right, true, or accurate. It's a simple way to agree or confirm..
How do you pronounce "correck"?
"correck" is pronounced "koh-REK". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "correck" in a sentence?
Example: "Dass correck"
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