onefaka
Meaning: someone
Usage: Very common Pidgin compound of "one" (indefinite article "a/an") and "faka" (fellow/guy). Can be neutral/affectionate between friends ("lucky onefaka") or derogatory toward an outsider/troublemaker depending on tone.
"I wen see onefaka trying fo' open your car door!"
"Who dat onefaka walking around wit no slippahs?"
"Lucky onefaka, he wen win da jackpot."
Origin: Hawaiian Pidgin grammatical compound of "one" (a/an) + "faka" (from English fucker/fellow).
What does "onefaka" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"onefaka" means "someone" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Very common Pidgin compound of "one" (indefinite article "a/an") and "faka" (fellow/guy). Can be neutral/affectionate between friends ("lucky onefaka") or derogatory toward an outsider/troublemaker depending on tone..
How do you pronounce "onefaka"?
"onefaka" is pronounced "wun-FAH-kah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "onefaka" in a sentence?
Example: "I wen see onefaka trying fo' open your car door!"
aku eye
bulging eyes, bug-eyed, wide glassy eyes, staring blankly
chotto matte
wait a minute, hold on, hold your horses
chronic
sketchy character, drug addict, troublemaker, shady person
on da lo lo yo
on the down-low, secretly, quietly, under the radar
benjo
restroom, toilet, bathroom
blend
Socialize, Hang out, Mix in naturally, Fit in
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