gai
Meaning: chicken
Usage: Refers to a chicken. It's a common term for the animal. It's a food source.
"Get gai for dinner tonight"
"We get gai in da backyard."
"Gai for dinner tonight, yeah?"
Origin: Likely derived from English, it's a straightforward term for a common animal.
What does "gai" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"gai" means "chicken" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Refers to a chicken. It's a common term for the animal. It's a food source..
How do you pronounce "gai"?
"gai" is pronounced "GUY". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "gai" in a sentence?
Example: "Get gai for dinner tonight"
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