nuha
Meaning: sulky
"Why you stay all nuha? Nobody wen do nothing to you."
Origin: Hawaiian nuha (sulky, sullen)
What does "nuha" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"nuha" means "sulky" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "nuha"?
"nuha" is pronounced "NOO-hah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "nuha" in a sentence?
Example: "Why you stay all nuha? Nobody wen do nothing to you."
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laugh really hard, crack up completely, break down laughing
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irritating me, annoying me, bothering me
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pout, be in a bad mood, grumpy
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irritated, annoyed, angry
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be excited, be happy, be enthusiastic
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