geff um
Meaning: get it
Usage: This phrase means 'get it' or 'grab it.' It's used to tell someone to take something or to obtain something.
"Geff um before gone"
"Geff um, befo' somebody else take 'em!"
"Geff um, dat one yours!"
Origin: This is a Pidgin construction, a simplified version of 'get them,' used to indicate taking possession of something.
What does "geff um" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"geff um" means "get it" in Hawaiian Pidgin. This phrase means 'get it' or 'grab it.' It's used to tell someone to take something or to obtain something..
How do you pronounce "geff um"?
"geff um" is pronounced "GEF-um". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "geff um" in a sentence?
Example: "Geff um before gone"
"To indicate past tense, Pidgin often uses 'wen' before the verb (e.g., 'I wen go' for 'I went')."
"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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