Usage: Small finger foods or appetizers
"Get plenty pupu at da party"
"Bring pūpū"
Origin: Hawaiian
What does "pūpū" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"pūpū" means "appetizer" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Small finger foods or appetizers.
How do you pronounce "pūpū"?
"pūpū" is pronounced "POO-poo". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "pūpū" in a sentence?
Example: "Get plenty pupu at da party"
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