pipikaula
Meaning: Hawaiian cured beef flank
Usage: Seasoned, cured, and salted dried flank steak, traditionally broiled or pan-fried; staple of pupu platters and luau spreads.
"Pass da pipikaula, brah, dat beef so ono!"
"We brought poke and pipikaula to da beach."
"You like some pipi kaula? Good pau hana snack."
Origin: Hawaiian (pipi = beef, kaula = rope/string)
What does "pipikaula" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"pipikaula" means "Hawaiian cured beef flank" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Seasoned, cured, and salted dried flank steak, traditionally broiled or pan-fried; staple of pupu platters and luau spreads..
How do you pronounce "pipikaula"?
"pipikaula" is pronounced "PEE-pee-KOW-lah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "pipikaula" in a sentence?
Example: "Pass da pipikaula, brah, dat beef so ono!"
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