nerjis
Meaning: nervous
Usage: Describes a state of nervousness or anxiety. It's often used before a stressful event or when someone is feeling uneasy.
"I stay nerjis"
"I get so nerjis fo' da test, I couldn't even tink."
"You lookin' real nerjis, you okay?"
Origin: A Pidgin pronunciation of 'nervous,' highlighting the influence of English.
What does "nerjis" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"nerjis" means "nervous" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Describes a state of nervousness or anxiety. It's often used before a stressful event or when someone is feeling uneasy..
How do you pronounce "nerjis"?
"nerjis" is pronounced "NER-jis". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "nerjis" in a sentence?
Example: "I stay nerjis"
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