madt
Meaning: angry
Usage: Expresses strong anger or frustration. It's a more intense version of "mad" or "angry."
"He stay all madt at me"
"I madt, brah! He no show up!"
"She get madt at me."
Origin: This is a Pidgin adaptation of the English word "mad," meaning angry, and is intensified for emphasis.
What does "madt" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"madt" means "angry" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Expresses strong anger or frustration. It's a more intense version of "mad" or "angry.".
How do you pronounce "madt"?
"madt" is pronounced "MAD-t". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "madt" in a sentence?
Example: "He stay all madt at me"
"Negative sentences in Pidgin often use 'never' for past tense, as in 'I never see him' (I didn't see him)."
"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."
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