opelu
Meaning: mackerel scad fish
Usage: Mackerel scad fish, highly prized in island waters as a staple food fish and premier live bait for big pelagic game fish.
"We wen catch one bucket of opelu off da ledge."
"Crispy fried opelu with poi stay da best."
Origin: Hawaiian (ʻōpelu)
What does "opelu" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"opelu" means "mackerel scad fish" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Mackerel scad fish, highly prized in island waters as a staple food fish and premier live bait for big pelagic game fish..
How do you pronounce "opelu"?
"opelu" is pronounced "oh-PEH-loo". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "opelu" in a sentence?
Example: "We wen catch one bucket of opelu off da ledge."
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