get nutz
Meaning: go crazy
Usage: "Get nutz" is a versatile Pidgin phrase used to express a range of intense emotions, from frustration and anger to sheer excitement or silliness. It describes a state of losing control or behaving in an unpredictable manner, often triggered by a stressful situation or strong feelings.
"No make him get nutz, he going start one fight."
"Eh brah, da traffic jam get me get nutz, I almost late fo' work!"
"She get nutz wen he tell her dat story, she start cry an' all."
Origin: This phrase is a direct adaptation from English, reflecting the influence of the English language on Hawaiian Pidgin. It captures the essence of losing one's composure or going overboard in a given situation.
What does "get nutz" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"get nutz" means "go crazy" in Hawaiian Pidgin. "Get nutz" is a versatile Pidgin phrase used to express a range of intense emotions, from frustration and anger to sheer excitement or silliness. It describes a state of losing control or behaving in an unpredictable manner, often triggered by a stressful situation or strong feelings..
How do you pronounce "get nutz"?
"get nutz" is pronounced "GET nutz". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "get nutz" in a sentence?
Example: "No make him get nutz, he going start one fight."
rolo
roll, hang out, cruise
scobe
to look, to check out, to scope
geev
give it your all, go for it, try hard
get'um
go for it, give it your all, seize the opportunity
holo
to run, running
holo holo
aimless wandering, cruise around, to venture out, go cruising
"To indicate past tense, Pidgin often uses 'wen' before the verb (e.g., 'I wen go' for 'I went')."
"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."
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