high waters
Meaning: short pants
Meaning
Usage: Refers to pants that are too short, often exposing the ankles. It can be used humorously or descriptively.
Examples
"Wearing high waters"
"Eh, check out dem high waters, he look like he goin' swimmin'."
"Da kids wearin' high waters cuz dey grow so fast, you know?"
Origin & Cultural Context
Origin: This term directly describes the visual appearance of the pants, where the hem is high above the ankles, as if the water level is high.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "high waters" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"high waters" means "short pants" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Refers to pants that are too short, often exposing the ankles. It can be used humorously or descriptively..
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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