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'ono

Meaning: delicious

Pronunciation: OH-no
food beginner

Meaning

delicious
tasty

Usage: Describing delicious food

Examples

"This poke stay so 'ono!"

"Da poke stay ono!"

Origin & Cultural Context

Origin: Hawaiian

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "'ono" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"'ono" means "delicious" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Describing delicious food.

How do you pronounce "'ono"?

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

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

Example: "This poke stay so 'ono!"

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"Negative sentences in Pidgin often use 'never' for past tense, as in 'I never see him' (I didn't see him)."

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"The 'okina (ʻ) is a consonant in the Hawaiian language representing a glottal stop."

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