no get
Meaning: there isn't any
"Sorry, no get rice today, da barge came late."
Origin: English 'no' + 'get' (have/there is)
What does "no get" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"no get" means "there isn't any" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "no get"?
"no get" is pronounced "noh GET". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "no get" in a sentence?
Example: "Sorry, no get rice today, da barge came late."
ay koodish
exclamation of shock, oh no, good grief, yikes
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caught a big fish!, got one!, success catching fish
bumbai you learn
you'll learn eventually, you'll see what happens, I told you so
chance 'um
go for it, take a chance, try it, risk it, You should try it
chee hoo
expression of joy, excitement, exclamation of excitement, woohoo, yeah, joyful shout, celebratory cry, woo hoo
da kine
the thing, whatchamacallit
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