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holo holo

Meaning: aimless wandering

Pronunciation: HO-lo HO-lo

Meaning

• aimless wandering
• cruise around
• to venture out
• go cruising

Usage: To go out for a leisurely drive, walk or outing with no particular destination: cruising around for the fun of it.

Examples

"We go holo holo around town"

"Les go holoholo"

"You guys wanna holoholo dis weekend?"

"Let's go holoholo down da coast, yeah?"

Origin & Cultural Context

Origin: Hawaiian

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "holo holo" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"holo holo" means "aimless wandering" in Hawaiian Pidgin. To go out for a leisurely drive, walk or outing with no particular destination: cruising around for the fun of it..

How do you pronounce "holo holo"?

"holo holo" is pronounced "HO-lo HO-lo". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

How do you use "holo holo" in a sentence?

Example: "We go holo holo around town"

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