potagee
Meaning: Portuguese person
Usage: This term refers to people of Portuguese descent. It's a common way to identify someone's heritage.
"My tutu was potagee"
"My neighbor, he Potagee, he make da best malasadas."
"Da Potagee people, dey know how fo' cook."
Origin: Refers to the Portuguese immigrants who came to Hawai'i to work on the sugar plantations.
What does "potagee" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"potagee" means "Portuguese person" in Hawaiian Pidgin. This term refers to people of Portuguese descent. It's a common way to identify someone's heritage..
How do you pronounce "potagee"?
"potagee" is pronounced "poh-tah-GEE". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "potagee" in a sentence?
Example: "My tutu was potagee"
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