nuff
Meaning: enough
Meaning
Usage: This word means 'enough' or 'sufficient'. It indicates that a quantity or amount is adequate or that a certain action should cease. It's used in various contexts to express satisfaction or to stop something.
Examples
"Nuff already"
"I get nuff food, you no need bring any more."
"Eh, you talk nuff already, time fo' stop."
Origin & Cultural Context
Origin: Derived from the English word 'enough', but shortened and adapted to fit the Pidgin dialect. It's a common and widely used term.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "nuff" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"nuff" means "enough" in Hawaiian Pidgin. This word means 'enough' or 'sufficient'. It indicates that a quantity or amount is adequate or that a certain action should cease. It's used in various contexts to express satisfaction or to stop something..
How do you pronounce "nuff"?
"nuff" is pronounced "NUF". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "nuff" in a sentence?
Example: "Nuff already"
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Pidgin & Local Culture Corner
Pidgin Grammar Tip
"Negative sentences in Pidgin often use 'never' for past tense, as in 'I never see him' (I didn't see him)."
Local Culture Fact
"The 'okina (ʻ) is a consonant in the Hawaiian language representing a glottal stop."
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