like beef
Meaning: want to fight
Usage: Challenge to fight
"What, you like beef or what?"
"You like beef?"
Origin: English "like" + "beef" (conflict)
What does "like beef" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"like beef" means "want to fight" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Challenge to fight.
How do you pronounce "like beef"?
"like beef" is pronounced "LIKE-beef". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "like beef" in a sentence?
Example: "What, you like beef or what?"
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