hana kuso
Meaning: booger
Usage: This term refers to a booger, or dried nasal mucus. It's a common and somewhat crude term used among friends and family.
"Get hana kuso hanging"
"Eh, you get hana kuso on your face!"
"Wipe your hana kuso, brah, it's gross."
Origin: This phrase combines 'hana' (work/action) with 'kuso', a Pidgin term for something undesirable or gross.
What does "hana kuso" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"hana kuso" means "booger" in Hawaiian Pidgin. This term refers to a booger, or dried nasal mucus. It's a common and somewhat crude term used among friends and family..
How do you pronounce "hana kuso"?
"hana kuso" is pronounced "HAH-nah-KOO-soh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "hana kuso" in a sentence?
Example: "Get hana kuso hanging"
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