hana kuso
Meaning: booger
Pronunciation: HAH-nah-KOO-soh
slang
beginner
Meaning
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booger
Usage: Nose mucus
Examples
"Get hana kuso hanging"
Origin & Cultural Context
Origin: Japanese
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "hana kuso" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"hana kuso" means "booger" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Nose mucus.
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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Pidgin Grammar Tip
"The word 'stay' is frequently used as a progressive marker, like 'He stay eating' for 'He is eating'."
Local Culture Fact
"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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