jus' 'kine
Meaning: just the kind
Usage: Used to describe something as mediocre, average, or just adequate. It implies a lack of strong positive or negative qualities.
"How was da food? Jus' 'kine"
"Da food was jus' 'kine, not bad."
"Eh, jus' 'kine, you know?"
Origin: This Pidgin phrase combines "just" with "kine" (kind of/sort of) to create a term for something ordinary.
What does "jus' 'kine" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"jus' 'kine" means "just the kind" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Used to describe something as mediocre, average, or just adequate. It implies a lack of strong positive or negative qualities..
How do you pronounce "jus' 'kine"?
"jus' 'kine" is pronounced "jus KINE". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "jus' 'kine" in a sentence?
Example: "How was da food? Jus' 'kine"
kine
kind, type
ay koodish
exclamation of shock, oh no, good grief, yikes
bango
caught a big fish!, got one!, success catching fish
bumbai you learn
you'll learn eventually, you'll see what happens, I told you so
chance 'um
go for it, take a chance, try it, risk it, You should try it
chee hoo
expression of joy, excitement, exclamation of excitement, woohoo, yeah, joyful shout, celebratory cry, woo hoo
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