erking
Meaning: irritating
Usage: Means irritating or annoying. It's used to express that something is bothersome.
"You stay erking me"
"Dat noise so erking!"
"He erking me wit' his talk."
Origin: From the English word "irk," but widely used in Pidgin to express annoyance.
What does "erking" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"erking" means "irritating" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Means irritating or annoying. It's used to express that something is bothersome..
How do you pronounce "erking"?
"erking" is pronounced "URK-ing". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "erking" in a sentence?
Example: "You stay erking me"
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