lū'au
Meaning: Hawaiian feast
Usage: Traditional Hawaiian celebration
"Going to da lū'au tonight"
"We going one luau dis weekend"
"Going to da big lūʻau"
Origin: Hawaiian
What does "lū'au" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"lū'au" means "Hawaiian feast" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Traditional Hawaiian celebration.
How do you pronounce "lū'au"?
"lū'au" is pronounced "LOO-ow". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "lū'au" in a sentence?
Example: "Going to da lū'au tonight"
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