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ono grindz

Meaning: delicious food

Pronunciation: OH-no GRY-ndz
food

Meaning

delicious food
good eats
tasty meal

Usage: Used to describe high-quality, delicious food.

Examples

"We go get some ono grindz at da potluck."

"Dat plate lunch was straight ono grindz, brah."

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What does "ono grindz" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"ono grindz" means "delicious food" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Used to describe high-quality, delicious food..

How do you pronounce "ono grindz"?

"ono grindz" is pronounced "OH-no GRY-ndz". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

How do you use "ono grindz" in a sentence?

Example: "We go get some ono grindz at da potluck."

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