haole rot
Meaning: tinea versicolor
Usage: Refers to tinea versicolor, a skin fungus that causes white spots. It's a common skin condition. It's a medical term.
"He get haole rot from da beach"
"I get haole rot, gotta get some medicine."
"Da haole rot itch like crazy, yeah?"
Origin: The term "haole" (foreigner) is used to describe the condition, reflecting a historical association, though the origin of the association is uncertain.
What does "haole rot" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"haole rot" means "tinea versicolor" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Refers to tinea versicolor, a skin fungus that causes white spots. It's a common skin condition. It's a medical term..
How do you pronounce "haole rot"?
"haole rot" is pronounced "HOW-lee ROT". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "haole rot" in a sentence?
Example: "He get haole rot from da beach"
haole
white person, foreigner
aku eye
bulging eyes, bug-eyed, wide glassy eyes, staring blankly
benjo
restroom, toilet, bathroom
blend
Socialize, Hang out, Mix in naturally, Fit in
botan
button, snap fastener
buss nuts
work extremely hard, give it everything, push yourself to the limit
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