gou
Meaning: dog
Usage: Refers to a dog. It's a common term for the animal. It's a pet.
"Da gou stay barking all night"
"My gou like go beach, yeah?"
"I gotta walk da gou."
Origin: Likely derived from English, it's a straightforward term for a common pet.
What does "gou" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"gou" means "dog" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Refers to a dog. It's a common term for the animal. It's a pet..
How do you pronounce "gou"?
"gou" is pronounced "GOW". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "gou" in a sentence?
Example: "Da gou stay barking all night"
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