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does scrap

Meaning: habitually fights

Pronunciation: DUZ SKRAP
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Meaning

• habitually fights
• gets into fights
• fights

Examples

"Eh, no mess with dat guy from Waianae, he does scrap."

"My cousin does scrap every time he go to the bar."

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What does "does scrap" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"does scrap" means "habitually fights" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "does scrap"?

"does scrap" is pronounced "DUZ SKRAP". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

How do you use "does scrap" in a sentence?

Example: "Eh, no mess with dat guy from Waianae, he does scrap."

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