rip
Meaning: steal
Usage: Means "steal" or "take." It is used to describe the act of stealing something. It is a serious term.
"Who wen rip?"
"Eh, somebody wen' rip my bike!"
"No rip, yeah? Stay honest."
Origin: Derived from the English word "rip".
What does "rip" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"rip" means "steal" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Means "steal" or "take." It is used to describe the act of stealing something. It is a serious term..
How do you pronounce "rip"?
"rip" is pronounced "RIP". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "rip" in a sentence?
Example: "Who wen rip?"
"To indicate past tense, Pidgin often uses 'wen' before the verb (e.g., 'I wen go' for 'I went')."
"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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