ne ne
Meaning: to sleep
Usage: A baby-talk term for sleep, often used when speaking to young children. It's a term of endearment and comfort.
"Time fo ne ne"
"Da baby all ready fo' ne ne."
"Time fo' ne ne, lil' one."
Origin: A Pidgin adaptation of the sound a baby makes when going to sleep, reflecting the importance of family and children in Hawaiian culture.
What does "ne ne" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"ne ne" means "to sleep" in Hawaiian Pidgin. A baby-talk term for sleep, often used when speaking to young children. It's a term of endearment and comfort..
How do you pronounce "ne ne"?
"ne ne" is pronounced "NEH-neh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "ne ne" in a sentence?
Example: "Time fo ne ne"
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bathe, swim
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relaxing, hanging out, taking it easy, driving around leisurely, chillax
cruzin
cruising, driving around
geev
give it your all, go for it, try hard
geff um
get it, grab it
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