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."
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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