no make lolo
Meaning: do not act foolish
Usage: Admonition instructing someone to behave with common sense and stop acting crazy or stupid.
"Behave in front da kumu, no make lolo."
"No make lolo on camera, brah!"
Origin: Pidgin idiom with Hawaiian lōlō (crazy/foolish)
What does "no make lolo" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"no make lolo" means "do not act foolish" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Admonition instructing someone to behave with common sense and stop acting crazy or stupid..
How do you pronounce "no make lolo"?
"no make lolo" is pronounced "NOH MAYK LOH-loh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "no make lolo" in a sentence?
Example: "Behave in front da kumu, no make lolo."
"To indicate past tense, Pidgin often uses 'wen' before the verb (e.g., 'I wen go' for 'I went')."
"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."
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