how you figgah?
Meaning: how is that possible?
Usage: This phrase is used to express surprise, skepticism, or disbelief at a statement or situation. It challenges the listener or speaker to explain the reasoning behind something that seems unlikely or hard to believe.
"He said he won da lottery. How you figgah?"
"Da car no start. How you figgah dat?"
"She wen' tell me she can fly. How you figgah, brah?"
"How you figgah he did dat?"
"How you figgah da car broke down again?"
"How you figgah, no mo' food left?"
Origin: This phrase is a direct translation from English, but it has become a staple in Hawaiian Pidgin, reflecting the local way of questioning and reacting to surprising information.
What does "how you figgah?" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"how you figgah?" means "how is that possible?" in Hawaiian Pidgin. This phrase is used to express surprise, skepticism, or disbelief at a statement or situation. It challenges the listener or speaker to explain the reasoning behind something that seems unlikely or hard to believe..
How do you pronounce "how you figgah?"?
"how you figgah?" is pronounced "HOW you FIG-gah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "how you figgah?" in a sentence?
Example: "He said he won da lottery. How you figgah?"
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