like scrap
Meaning: you want to fight?
Usage: This phrase is a direct challenge, asking if someone wants to fight. It's a confrontational expression, often used to initiate a physical altercation or a heated argument.
"What, you like scrap?"
"Eh brah, you like scrap wit' me?"
"No need like scrap, let's talk story."
Origin: This phrase likely evolved from the English phrase "like a scrap," meaning "do you want a fight?" It reflects the direct and often blunt communication style of Pidgin.
What does "like scrap" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"like scrap" means "you want to fight?" in Hawaiian Pidgin. This phrase is a direct challenge, asking if someone wants to fight. It's a confrontational expression, often used to initiate a physical altercation or a heated argument..
How do you pronounce "like scrap"?
"like scrap" is pronounced "like SKRAP". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "like scrap" in a sentence?
Example: "What, you like scrap?"
scrap
fight
what, you like beef?
what, you want to fight?, do you want to fight?
ay koodish
exclamation of shock, oh no, good grief, yikes
bango
caught a big fish!, got one!, success catching fish
bumbai you learn
you'll learn eventually, you'll see what happens, I told you so
chance 'um
go for it, take a chance, try it, risk it, You should try it
"To indicate past tense, Pidgin often uses 'wen' before the verb (e.g., 'I wen go' for 'I went')."
"The kahakÅ (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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