hungry
Meaning: hungry
Usage: In Pidgin, 'hungry' is used just like in English, but often with the intensifier 'so' to emphasize the feeling. It's a common expression used in everyday conversations about food and meal times.
"I stay hungry brah"
"Eh, I so hungry, gotta go grab some plate lunch."
"You hungry? I got some musubi, you want?"
Origin: The Pidgin word 'hungry' comes directly from English, reflecting the influence of the English language on the development of Hawaiian Pidgin.
What does "hungry" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"hungry" means "hungry" in Hawaiian Pidgin. In Pidgin, 'hungry' is used just like in English, but often with the intensifier 'so' to emphasize the feeling. It's a common expression used in everyday conversations about food and meal times..
How do you pronounce "hungry"?
"hungry" is pronounced "HUNG-gree". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "hungry" in a sentence?
Example: "I stay hungry brah"
tired
tired, sleepy
all salty
angry, bitter
buss laff
laugh hard, crack up, burst out laughing
bust 'em up
laugh really hard, crack up completely, break down laughing
erking me
irritating me, annoying me, bothering me
habut
in a bad mood, pissy, cranky
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