moe moe
Meaning: sleepy
Usage: Sleepy, or sleep. Said of yourself ("I stay moe moe") and, especially to children, as "go moe moe" or "moemoe" for going to bed.
"I stay moe moe"
"Eh brah, I so moe moe, gotta go take one nap."
"Da keiki stay moe moe, gotta put 'um to bed."
"Eh, da keiki all ready moemoe, yeah?"
"I wen tell 'em, 'Moemoe now, gotta get plenny sleep!'"
Origin: This Pidgin term originates from the Hawaiian language, where "moe" means "to sleep." The repetition, "moe moe," emphasizes the feeling of sleepiness.
What does "moe moe" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"moe moe" means "sleepy" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Sleepy, or sleep. Said of yourself ("I stay moe moe") and, especially to children, as "go moe moe" or "moemoe" for going to bed..
How do you pronounce "moe moe"?
"moe moe" is pronounced "MOH-eh-MOH-eh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "moe moe" in a sentence?
Example: "I stay moe moe"
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