māhū
Meaning: third gender
Usage: Traditional Hawaiian third gender
"Māhū have important role in Hawaiian culture"
"mahu stay homosexual male; crossdresser"
Origin: Hawaiian
What does "māhū" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"māhū" means "third gender" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Traditional Hawaiian third gender.
How do you pronounce "māhū"?
"māhū" is pronounced "MAH-hoo". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "māhū" in a sentence?
Example: "Māhū have important role in Hawaiian culture"
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