holo
Meaning: to run
Usage: Means to run or move quickly. It can be used as a command or to describe someone's movement.
"We holo to da store"
"Holo, holo, we gotta go!"
"Da dog wen' holo fast!"
Origin: From the Hawaiian language, reflecting the importance of movement and activity in island life.
What does "holo" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"holo" means "to run" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Means to run or move quickly. It can be used as a command or to describe someone's movement..
How do you pronounce "holo"?
"holo" is pronounced "HO-lo". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "holo" in a sentence?
Example: "We holo to da store"
holo holo
aimless wandering, cruise around, to venture out, go cruising
wala'au
to talk, to chat, conversation, chat, talk, speak
'au'au
bathe, swim
get nutz
go crazy, get angry, act wild
get'um
go for it, give it your all, seize the opportunity
hakakā
fight
"Questions in Pidgin often use a rising intonation at the end of a statement rather than changing word order."
"The kahakō (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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