irrahz
Meaning: irritated
Usage: "Irrahz" is used to describe a state of being annoyed, frustrated, or angry. It's a common Pidgin word used in everyday conversations to express a range of negative emotions, from mild irritation to intense anger.
"She stay irrahz cuz you neva call."
"Eh brah, I get so irrahz when da traffic jam up like dat!"
"She stay irrahz wit' him cuz he always late fo' everyting."
Origin: This word is derived from the English word "irate" or "irritable," but has been adapted and integrated into the Hawaiian Pidgin vocabulary, reflecting the local way of expressing emotions.
What does "irrahz" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"irrahz" means "irritated" in Hawaiian Pidgin. "Irrahz" is used to describe a state of being annoyed, frustrated, or angry. It's a common Pidgin word used in everyday conversations to express a range of negative emotions, from mild irritation to intense anger..
How do you pronounce "irrahz"?
"irrahz" is pronounced "EE-rahz". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "irrahz" in a sentence?
Example: "She stay irrahz cuz you neva call."
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
habuteru
pout, be in a bad mood, grumpy
nuha
sulky, sullen, to sulk, pout, peeved
stay stoked
be excited, be happy, be enthusiastic
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