geev 'um
Meaning: give it to them
Meaning
Usage: Encouragement or aggression
Examples
"Geev 'um, brah!"
"No hold back, geev um!"
Origin & Cultural Context
Origin: English
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "geev 'um" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"geev 'um" means "give it to them" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Encouragement or aggression.
How do you pronounce "geev 'um"?
"geev 'um" is pronounced "geev UM". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "geev 'um" in a sentence?
Example: "Geev 'um, brah!"
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Pidgin & Local Culture Corner
Pidgin Grammar Tip
"Plurals in Pidgin are often formed by adding 'them' or 'dem' after the noun (e.g., 'The boy dem')."
Local Culture Fact
"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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