kona weather
Meaning: humid
Usage: Hot, still, humid weather when the trade winds stop and southerly kona winds bring muggy air, often with vog.
"Ho, kona weather today, no more breeze."
"Kona weather get me all sticky."
"Was kona weather all week, nobody could sleep."
Origin: From kona, Hawaiian for leeward or south, the direction the wind comes from when the trades die.
What does "kona weather" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"kona weather" means "humid" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Hot, still, humid weather when the trade winds stop and southerly kona winds bring muggy air, often with vog..
How do you pronounce "kona weather"?
"kona weather" is pronounced "KOH-nah WEH-dah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "kona weather" in a sentence?
Example: "Ho, kona weather today, no more breeze."
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