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high waters

Meaning: short pants

Pronunciation: high-WAH-terz
clothing beginner

Meaning

short pants

Usage: Pants too short

Examples

"Wearing high waters"

Origin & Cultural Context

Origin: English

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What does "high waters" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"high waters" means "short pants" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Pants too short.

How do you pronounce "high waters"?

"high waters" is pronounced "high-WAH-terz". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

How do you use "high waters" in a sentence?

Example: "Wearing high waters"

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