jus like
Meaning: just like
Usage: Compares two people or things: "just like", "exactly like". Pidgin drops the final t of "just", as in jus joke and jus buckaloose.
"Dat boy jus like his faddah, always talking story."
"She cook jus like her tūtū."
"Da sunset tonight stay jus like one painting."
Origin: English "just like", with the final consonant dropped.
What does "jus like" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"jus like" means "just like" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Compares two people or things: "just like", "exactly like". Pidgin drops the final t of "just", as in jus joke and jus buckaloose..
How do you pronounce "jus like"?
"jus like" is pronounced "jus LIKE". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "jus like" in a sentence?
Example: "Dat boy jus like his faddah, always talking story."
mo' bettah
much better, far superior, preferable
nuff said
say no more, enough said, completely agreed, understood
went grad
graduated, finished school, graduated high school
'a'ole
no, not, not at all
'ae
yes
ai yah
oops, expression of frustration, surprise
"Using 'mo' before an adjective creates a comparative, like 'mo bettah' for 'better'."
"Talk story is a local Hawaiian expression for a casual conversation or sharing experiences."
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