cousin
Meaning: cousin
"My cuzzo stay coming ovah fo' da potluck."
"Eh, dat cuzzo wen' go mainland fo' college."
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."
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
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