mento
Meaning: mental
Usage: "Mento" is used to describe someone who is acting irrationally, strangely, or is perceived as mentally unstable. It can also be used playfully among friends to tease someone for doing something silly or unexpected.
"You mento"
"Da guy stay mento, always talkin' to himself."
"Eh brah, you mento fo' real! You wen' do dat?"
Origin: Derived from the English word "mental," "mento" in Pidgin gained its own unique flavor through local usage and the Pidgin language's tendency to adapt and simplify words.
What does "mento" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"mento" means "mental" in Hawaiian Pidgin. "Mento" is used to describe someone who is acting irrationally, strangely, or is perceived as mentally unstable. It can also be used playfully among friends to tease someone for doing something silly or unexpected..
How do you pronounce "mento"?
"mento" is pronounced "MEN-toh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "mento" in a sentence?
Example: "You mento"
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