hakakā
Meaning: fight
Usage: This word means 'fight'. It refers to a physical altercation or a brawl.
"No like hakakā"
"Dey wen' hakakā at da bar las' night."
"No hakakā, jus' talk it out, yeah?"
Origin: This word comes directly from the Hawaiian language, demonstrating the influence of Hawaiian vocabulary on Pidgin.
What does "hakakā" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"hakakā" means "fight" in Hawaiian Pidgin. This word means 'fight'. It refers to a physical altercation or a brawl..
How do you pronounce "hakakā"?
"hakakā" is pronounced "hah-kah-KAH". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "hakakā" in a sentence?
Example: "No like hakakā"
"The word 'buggah' can refer to a person, a thing, or an animal depending on the context."
"The kahakō (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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