how 'bout
Meaning: how about it?
Usage: Proposing or requesting something
"How 'bout, we go beach?"
"How 'bout, can I get some?"
Origin: English
What does "how 'bout" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"how 'bout" means "how about it?" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Proposing or requesting something.
How do you pronounce "how 'bout"?
"how 'bout" is pronounced "how BOUT". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "how 'bout" in a sentence?
Example: "How 'bout, we go beach?"
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