kaukau
Meaning: food
Usage: Means food or a meal, and can also be used as a verb meaning "to eat." It's a general term for nourishment.
"Time fo' kaukau!"
"I going make kaukau."
"Time fo kau kau"
"Time fo' kau kau, you guys hungry?"
"I wen' kau kau da best plate lunch today, brah!"
Origin: From Chinese Pidgin English chowchow (food), brought to Hawaii in the plantation era; often written kau kau.
What does "kaukau" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"kaukau" means "food" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Means food or a meal, and can also be used as a verb meaning "to eat." It's a general term for nourishment..
How do you pronounce "kaukau"?
"kaukau" is pronounced "KOW-kow". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "kaukau" in a sentence?
Example: "Time fo' kaukau!"
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