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"
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relaxing, hanging out, taking it easy, driving around leisurely, chillax
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cruising, driving around
geev
give it your all, go for it, try hard
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