make ass
Meaning: embarrass oneself
Usage: To humiliate or embarrass oneself in front of others by doing something clumsy, silly, or foolish.
"I slipped on da wet floor and wen make ass in front errbody."
"No go over dere and make ass, stay cool."
"No go make a-ass in front your tutu!"
"Eh brah, stop make a-ass, you look like one kook!"
"She went make a-ass at da party, talkin' story wit' da wrong guy."
Origin: Pidgin idiom
What does "make ass" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"make ass" means "embarrass oneself" in Hawaiian Pidgin. To humiliate or embarrass oneself in front of others by doing something clumsy, silly, or foolish..
How do you pronounce "make ass"?
"make ass" is pronounced "MAYK ASS". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "make ass" in a sentence?
Example: "I slipped on da wet floor and wen make ass in front errbody."
make
dead, die, to die, broken
aku eye
bulging eyes, bug-eyed, wide glassy eyes, staring blankly
blend
Socialize, Hang out, Mix in naturally, Fit in
make die dead
Completely broken, Dead, Destroyed, Non-functional
malama your boto
Take care of your private parts
totus
fart, flatulence
"The word 'pau' means finished or done, and is one of the most common loanwords from Hawaiian."
"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."
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