dirty lickens
Meaning: severe beating
Usage: This phrase refers to a severe beating or punishment. It's a threat or a description of a harsh disciplinary action.
"Going get dirty lickens"
"If you no listen, you goin' get dirty lickens!"
"He get dirty lickens from his parents."
Origin: This is a Pidgin expression, likely originating from the idea of a harsh physical punishment.
What does "dirty lickens" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"dirty lickens" means "severe beating" in Hawaiian Pidgin. This phrase refers to a severe beating or punishment. It's a threat or a description of a harsh disciplinary action..
How do you pronounce "dirty lickens"?
"dirty lickens" is pronounced "DUR-tee LIK-enz". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "dirty lickens" in a sentence?
Example: "Going get dirty lickens"
"The word 'pau' means finished or done, and is one of the most common loanwords from Hawaiian."
"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."
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