ho, da bagah's goin' chicken skin!
Meaning: wow, that guy is getting goosebumps!
Usage: This phrase is used to describe someone experiencing goosebumps or a chill, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion. It's a vivid way to express the physical reaction to something unsettling or exciting. The term 'bagah' is a Pidgin term for 'guy' or 'person'.
"Ho, da bagah's goin' chicken skin from da scary story"
"Look da bagah, goin' chicken skin from da cold"
"Da bagah wen go chicken skin when he heard da music"
"Ho brah, I wen get chicken skin watchin' dat movie!"
"Eh, you see how da bagah chicken skin when da waves get big?"
Origin: The term 'chicken skin' is a direct translation from the physical appearance of goosebumps, resembling the skin of a plucked chicken. It's a common and colorful expression in Pidgin English.
What does "ho, da bagah's goin' chicken skin!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"ho, da bagah's goin' chicken skin!" means "wow, that guy is getting goosebumps!" in Hawaiian Pidgin. This phrase is used to describe someone experiencing goosebumps or a chill, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion. It's a vivid way to express the physical reaction to something unsettling or exciting. The term 'bagah' is a Pidgin term for 'guy' or 'person'..
How do you pronounce "ho, da bagah's goin' chicken skin!"?
"ho, da bagah's goin' chicken skin!" is pronounced "HO, dah BAG-ahz goin CHICK-en skin". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "ho, da bagah's goin' chicken skin!" in a sentence?
Example: "Ho, da bagah's goin' chicken skin from da scary story"
goin
going, will, gonna, going to, about to
chicken skin
goosebumps
accidentally on purpose
doing something on purpose but making it look accidental
all jam up
crowded, congested
auē
oh dear, alas, oh my gosh, expression of shock or dismay, oh no
brah, you naman?
brah, it's your turn again?, your turn again
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