lickens
Meaning: beating
Usage: In Pidgin, "lickens" refers to physical discipline, typically a spanking or beating. It's often used when a child has misbehaved and is about to receive punishment, or as a description of the punishment itself.
"Get lickens"
"Eh brah, da kid get lickens fo' stay out late."
"I wen' give 'em lickens fo' talk back to me."
Origin: The term "lickens" is derived from the English word "licking," which was used in the past to describe physical punishment. It reflects the influence of English on the development of Hawaiian Pidgin.
What does "lickens" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"lickens" means "beating" in Hawaiian Pidgin. In Pidgin, "lickens" refers to physical discipline, typically a spanking or beating. It's often used when a child has misbehaved and is about to receive punishment, or as a description of the punishment itself..
How do you pronounce "lickens"?
"lickens" is pronounced "LIK-enz". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "lickens" in a sentence?
Example: "Get lickens"
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