scosh
Meaning: small amount
Usage: This word means a small amount or a little bit. It's used when asking for a small quantity of something.
"Give me just a scosh more rice"
"Can I get scosh rice wit' my plate?"
"Just give me scosh gravy, please."
Origin: Likely derived from Scottish or Irish dialects, where 'scosh' or a similar word meant a small amount.
What does "scosh" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"scosh" means "small amount" in Hawaiian Pidgin. This word means a small amount or a little bit. It's used when asking for a small quantity of something..
How do you pronounce "scosh"?
"scosh" is pronounced "SKOSH". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "scosh" in a sentence?
Example: "Give me just a scosh more rice"
s'koshi
a little bit, small amount
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curly, spinning, crazy, going in circles
mempachi eyes
wide-eyed, startled look, bulging eyes
rubber zori
rubber flip-flops, slippers
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