cousin cuz
Meaning: cousin
Meaning
Examples
"Howzit cousin cuz!"
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "cousin cuz" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"cousin cuz" means "cousin" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "cousin cuz"?
"cousin cuz" is pronounced "KUZ-in KUZ". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "cousin cuz" in a sentence?
Example: "Howzit cousin cuz!"
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Related Pidgin Words
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large local man, tough local guy
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first-born child
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local resident, longtime resident, native-born, child of the land
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children, kids
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elder, grandparent, ancestor
māhū
third gender, in between male and female, transgender, homosexual male; crossdresser
Pidgin & Local Culture Corner
Pidgin Grammar Tip
"Negative sentences in Pidgin often use 'never' for past tense, as in 'I never see him' (I didn't see him)."
Local Culture Fact
"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."
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