habuteru
Meaning: pout
Usage: "Habuteru" is commonly used to describe someone who is sulking or in a bad mood, often without a clear reason. It can apply to both adults and children, but it sometimes implies a childish or petulant attitude.
"Why you stay habuteru today?"
"Eh brah, why you so habuteru? Somting happen?"
"Da keiki stay habuteru cuz dey no get da candy."
Origin: The word "habuteru" comes from the Japanese word "habuteru," meaning to sulk or pout. It was adopted into Pidgin English during the plantation era when many Japanese immigrants came to Hawaii.
What does "habuteru" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"habuteru" means "pout" in Hawaiian Pidgin. "Habuteru" is commonly used to describe someone who is sulking or in a bad mood, often without a clear reason. It can apply to both adults and children, but it sometimes implies a childish or petulant attitude..
How do you pronounce "habuteru"?
"habuteru" is pronounced "hah-boo-TEH-roo". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "habuteru" in a sentence?
Example: "Why you stay habuteru today?"
buss laff
laugh hard, crack up, burst out laughing
bust 'em up
laugh really hard, crack up completely, break down laughing
erking me
irritating me, annoying me, bothering me
habut
in a bad mood, pissy, cranky
stay stoked
be excited, be happy, be enthusiastic
huhu
angry, upset, pissed off
"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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