make die dead
Meaning: Completely broken
Usage: Extreme humorous hyperbole used when something is beyond repair or completely non-functional, combining Hawaiian 'make' (dead) with English 'die' and 'dead'.
"My old truck wen make die dead on H-1 dis morning, gotta call tow truck."
"After surf all day at Bowls, my body wen make die dead."
Origin: Hawaiian (make = dead) + English reinforcement
What does "make die dead" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"make die dead" means "Completely broken" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Extreme humorous hyperbole used when something is beyond repair or completely non-functional, combining Hawaiian 'make' (dead) with English 'die' and 'dead'..
How do you pronounce "make die dead"?
"make die dead" is pronounced "mah-kay dye ded". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "make die dead" in a sentence?
Example: "My old truck wen make die dead on H-1 dis morning, gotta call tow truck."
make
dead, die, to die, broken
dead
make, pau
aku eye
bulging eyes, bug-eyed, wide glassy eyes, staring blankly
botan
button, snap fastener
make ass
embarrass oneself, make a fool of oneself in public, act foolishly
malama your boto
Take care of your private parts
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