kaput
Meaning: broken
Usage: "Kaput" means broken or not working. It's used to describe something that is malfunctioning or has stopped functioning.
"Da TV kaput"
"Da car kaput, gotta call da tow truck."
"My phone kaput, no can make calls, brah."
Origin: Borrowed from German, "kaput" entered Pidgin English and became a common way to express something is broken.
What does "kaput" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"kaput" means "broken" in Hawaiian Pidgin. "Kaput" means broken or not working. It's used to describe something that is malfunctioning or has stopped functioning..
How do you pronounce "kaput"?
"kaput" is pronounced "kah-PUT". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "kaput" in a sentence?
Example: "Da TV kaput"
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