"Wait, da keiki gotta go mimi first before we leave."
Origin: Hawaiian mimi (urine; to urinate)
What does "mimi" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"mimi" means "pee" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "mimi"?
"mimi" is pronounced "MEE-mee". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "mimi" in a sentence?
Example: "Wait, da keiki gotta go mimi first before we leave."
aku eye
bulging eyes, bug-eyed, wide glassy eyes, staring blankly
benjo
restroom, toilet, bathroom
blend
Socialize, Hang out, Mix in naturally, Fit in
botan
button, snap fastener
buss nuts
work extremely hard, give it everything, push yourself to the limit
choom
to smoke marijuana
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