hayn
Meaning: right?
Usage: Casual local tag question or affirmation at the end of a statement, similar to "yeah?", "no?", or "isn't it?".
"Da waves was firing today, hayn?"
"Good grinds at dat spot, hayn brah?"
Origin: Local Hawaii phonetic slang (related to 'ain't' / 'eh').
What does "hayn" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"hayn" means "right?" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Casual local tag question or affirmation at the end of a statement, similar to "yeah?", "no?", or "isn't it?"..
How do you pronounce "hayn"?
"hayn" is pronounced "HAYN". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "hayn" in a sentence?
Example: "Da waves was firing today, hayn?"
aku eye
bulging eyes, bug-eyed, wide glassy eyes, staring blankly
chotto matte
wait a minute, hold on, hold your horses
on da lo lo yo
on the down-low, secretly, quietly, under the radar
onefaka
someone, a guy, some dude, that guy, a person
benjo
restroom, toilet, bathroom
blend
Socialize, Hang out, Mix in naturally, Fit in
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