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faka in english

Meaning: guy

Pronunciation: FAH-kah
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Meaning

guy
fellow
fucker

Examples

"Who dat faka over deah?"

"Eh, dat faka went take my surf wax."

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What does "faka in english" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"faka in english" means "guy" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "faka in english"?

"faka in english" is pronounced "FAH-kah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

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Example: "Who dat faka over deah?"

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