malasada
Meaning: Portuguese doughnut
Usage: Refers to a Portuguese doughnut, a deep-fried, hole-less dough. It's a famous treat. It's a food.
"Leonard's get da best malasadas"
"Malasadas, fresh outta da fryer!"
"I get one malasada, you like one?"
Origin: From Portuguese cuisine, reflecting the influence of Portuguese immigrants on Hawaiian food culture.
What does "malasada" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"malasada" means "Portuguese doughnut" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Refers to a Portuguese doughnut, a deep-fried, hole-less dough. It's a famous treat. It's a food..
How do you pronounce "malasada"?
"malasada" is pronounced "mah-lah-SAH-dah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "malasada" in a sentence?
Example: "Leonard's get da best malasadas"
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