rubbah slippahs
Meaning: flip flops
Usage: Refers to flip-flops or sandals. It is the standard footwear in Hawaii. It is a comfortable and practical choice for the climate.
"Wea my rubbah slippahs?"
"I wen' wear my rubbah slippahs to da beach."
"Rubbah slippahs, da bes' footwear, yeah?"
"rubbah slippah stay flip-flops"
"Eh brah, goin' beach wit' my rubbah slippah."
"I wen' broke my rubbah slippah, gotta go buy new one."
Origin: A Pidgin term, derived from the materials used to make the footwear.
What does "rubbah slippahs" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"rubbah slippahs" means "flip flops" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Refers to flip-flops or sandals. It is the standard footwear in Hawaii. It is a comfortable and practical choice for the climate..
How do you pronounce "rubbah slippahs"?
"rubbah slippahs" is pronounced "RUB-bah-SLIP-pahz". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "rubbah slippahs" in a sentence?
Example: "Wea my rubbah slippahs?"
slippahs
flip-flops, sandals
rubbah
rubber, eraser, condom
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go for it, take a chance, try it, risk it, You should try it
da kine
the thing, whatchamacallit
geev 'um
give it to them, go for it, beat them up, give it your all
talk story
chat, converse
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