cruzin
Meaning: cruising
Pronunciation: KROO-zin
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Meaning
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cruising
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driving around
Usage: Casual driving
Examples
"We stay cruzin town"
Origin & Cultural Context
Origin: English "cruising"
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "cruzin" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"cruzin" means "cruising" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Casual driving.
How do you pronounce "cruzin"?
"cruzin" is pronounced "KROO-zin". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "cruzin" in a sentence?
Example: "We stay cruzin town"
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