kuru-kuru
Meaning: curly
Usage: Curly, spinning, or acting crazy
"His hair stay all kuru-kuru"
"Stop going kuru-kuru!"
Origin: Japanese
What does "kuru-kuru" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"kuru-kuru" means "curly" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Curly, spinning, or acting crazy.
How do you pronounce "kuru-kuru"?
"kuru-kuru" is pronounced "KOO-roo KOO-roo". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "kuru-kuru" in a sentence?
Example: "His hair stay all kuru-kuru"
ballah head
bald head, bald person, no hair
boro boro
tattered, old, raggedy
mempachi eyes
wide-eyed, startled look, bulging eyes
rubber zori
rubber flip-flops, slippers
s'koshi
a little bit, small amount
scosh
small amount, a little bit
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