grinds
Meaning: food
Usage: This is the plural form of "grind," referring to food, often implying good or delicious food. It's a casual term for meals or dishes.
"Ho, da grinds stay ono!"
"Da grinds at da luau was ono!"
"I like try all da grinds."
Origin: This is a Pidgin adaptation of the word "grind," used to refer to food.
What does "grinds" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"grinds" means "food" in Hawaiian Pidgin. This is the plural form of "grind," referring to food, often implying good or delicious food. It's a casual term for meals or dishes..
How do you pronounce "grinds"?
"grinds" is pronounced "GRINDZ". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "grinds" in a sentence?
Example: "Ho, da grinds stay ono!"
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