cousin
Meaning: cousin
Meaning
Examples
"My cuzzo stay coming ovah fo' da potluck."
"Eh, dat cuzzo wen' go mainland fo' college."
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "cousin" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"cousin" means "cousin" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "cousin"?
"cousin" is pronounced "KOO-zin". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "cousin" in a sentence?
Example: "My cuzzo stay coming ovah fo' da potluck."
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Related Pidgin Words
kamali'i
children, kids
kūpuna
elder, grandparent, ancestor
manong
older Filipino man, older brother, respectful term for Filipino elder
tante
aunty, aunt
'ohana
family, extended family, close friends
ballah
wealthy person, someone who spends freely
Pidgin & Local Culture Corner
Pidgin Grammar Tip
"Plurals in Pidgin are often formed by adding 'them' or 'dem' after the noun (e.g., 'The boy dem')."
Local Culture Fact
"The 'okina (ʻ) is a consonant in the Hawaiian language representing a glottal stop."
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