halala
Meaning: uh-oh
Usage: Halala is an expression of trouble, similar to 'uh-oh' or 'darn'. It's used when something goes wrong.
"Halala, I forgot my wallet!"
"Halala! I forgot my keys."
"Halala, we late fo' da movie."
Origin: This is an expression of Hawaiian Pidgin, often used to express a negative outcome.
What does "halala" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"halala" means "uh-oh" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Halala is an expression of trouble, similar to 'uh-oh' or 'darn'. It's used when something goes wrong..
How do you pronounce "halala"?
"halala" is pronounced "hah-LAH-lah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "halala" in a sentence?
Example: "Halala, I forgot my wallet!"
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caught a big fish!, got one!, success catching fish
auē
oh dear, alas, oh my gosh, expression of shock or dismay, oh no
ay koodish
exclamation of shock, oh no, good grief, yikes
bumbai you learn
you'll learn eventually, you'll see what happens, I told you so
chance 'um
go for it, take a chance, try it, risk it, You should try it
chee hoo
expression of joy, excitement, exclamation of excitement, woohoo, yeah, joyful shout, celebratory cry, woo hoo
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