scare-face
Meaning: scary looking person
Usage: "Scare-face" is used to describe someone with a frightening or intimidating appearance. It's often used to express a negative judgment about a person's looks or demeanor, and can imply that the person is unpleasant or even dangerous.
"Ho, dat buggah stay one real scare-face."
"Eh, you seen dat scare-face guy down da street? Always lookin' like he ready fo' fight."
"No like go near 'em, brah. Dat kine scare-face, eh?"
Origin: This term arose within the Hawaiian Pidgin community as a way to quickly and colorfully describe someone's appearance. It reflects the direct and expressive nature of Pidgin.
What does "scare-face" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"scare-face" means "scary looking person" in Hawaiian Pidgin. "Scare-face" is used to describe someone with a frightening or intimidating appearance. It's often used to express a negative judgment about a person's looks or demeanor, and can imply that the person is unpleasant or even dangerous..
How do you pronounce "scare-face"?
"scare-face" is pronounced "SCARED-face". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "scare-face" in a sentence?
Example: "Ho, dat buggah stay one real scare-face."
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