get choke
Meaning: there's a lot
Usage: "Get choke" is used to express that there is an abundance of something, whether it be people, objects, or even abstract concepts like work or problems. It's a versatile phrase that can be applied to many different situations to emphasize quantity.
"Get choke people at da beach today"
"Da store get choke selection"
"We get choke work fo' do"
"Eh brah, da party get choke food, you goin' stay hungry?"
"I wen' see get choke cars stuck in traffic dis morning, gotta leave earlier next time."
Origin: The phrase likely evolved from the English word "choke" which means to clog or fill up. Over time, it was adapted in Pidgin to signify a large quantity or overwhelming amount.
What does "get choke" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"get choke" means "there's a lot" in Hawaiian Pidgin. "Get choke" is used to express that there is an abundance of something, whether it be people, objects, or even abstract concepts like work or problems. It's a versatile phrase that can be applied to many different situations to emphasize quantity..
How do you pronounce "get choke"?
"get choke" is pronounced "GET-choke". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "get choke" in a sentence?
Example: "Get choke people at da beach today"
choke
a lot, plenty
I get choke work
I have a lot of work, I have lots of work
ay koodish
exclamation of shock, oh no, good grief, yikes
bango
caught a big fish!, got one!, success catching fish
bumbai you learn
you'll learn eventually, you'll see what happens, I told you so
chance 'um
go for it, take a chance, try it, risk it, You should try it
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