mugga
Meaning: muscular
Usage: Describes someone who is very stocky, muscular, thick-set, or heavily built. Common among local gym-goers, paddlers, and athletes.
"Dat buggah stay mugga, he can bench press two plates easy."
"Who dat mugga guy over dea by da gym?"
"He was skinny before, now he stay all mugga!"
Origin: Local Hawaii Pidgin slang for a muscular or solidly built person.
What does "mugga" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"mugga" means "muscular" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Describes someone who is very stocky, muscular, thick-set, or heavily built. Common among local gym-goers, paddlers, and athletes..
How do you pronounce "mugga"?
"mugga" is pronounced "MUG-gah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "mugga" in a sentence?
Example: "Dat buggah stay mugga, he can bench press two plates easy."
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