luau
Meaning: Hawaiian feast
Usage: Luau refers to a traditional Hawaiian feast, often featuring kalua pig, poi, and other local dishes. It's a celebration of Hawaiian culture, typically involving food, music, and dance, and is a common gathering for special occasions.
"We going to one luau tonight."
"Da luau was so ono, I wen' eat 'til I couldn't move!"
"You tink dey goin' serve kalua pig at da luau?"
"Going to da lū'au tonight"
"We going one luau dis weekend"
"Going to da big lūʻau"
Origin: From ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi lūʻau. The term 'luau' comes from the Hawaiian word for the taro plant's leaves, which are often cooked in the feast. The luau evolved from ancient Hawaiian practices of communal feasting and celebration.
What does "luau" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"luau" means "Hawaiian feast" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Luau refers to a traditional Hawaiian feast, often featuring kalua pig, poi, and other local dishes. It's a celebration of Hawaiian culture, typically involving food, music, and dance, and is a common gathering for special occasions..
How do you pronounce "luau"?
"luau" is pronounced "LOO-ow". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "luau" in a sentence?
Example: "We going to one luau tonight."
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