'ōkole
Meaning: buttocks
Usage: Buttocks or rear end
"Sit your 'ōkole down!"
"okole stay human rear end"
Origin: Hawaiian
What does "'ōkole" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"'ōkole" means "buttocks" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Buttocks or rear end.
How do you pronounce "'ōkole"?
"'ōkole" is pronounced "OH-ko-leh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "'ōkole" in a sentence?
Example: "Sit your 'ōkole down!"
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