fadah man
Meaning: Catholic priest
Usage: Local Pidgin term referring to a Catholic priest, pastor, or clerical father figure.
"Fadah man wen give da blessing befo' we eat."
"Uncle went talk story wit da fadah man aftah church."
Origin: Pidgin pronunciation of father man.
What does "fadah man" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"fadah man" means "Catholic priest" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Local Pidgin term referring to a Catholic priest, pastor, or clerical father figure..
How do you pronounce "fadah man"?
"fadah man" is pronounced "FAH-dah man". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "fadah man" in a sentence?
Example: "Fadah man wen give da blessing befo' we eat."
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