shame
Meaning: embarrassed
Usage: This word expresses the feeling of embarrassment or shame. It's used when someone feels self-conscious or humiliated, often due to a social faux pas or a personal failing.
"Ho, shame dat!"
"Eh brah, I shame fo' fall down in front everybody!"
"She shame 'cause he wen' tell da whole story."
"Ho, I shame!"
"I shame fo' what I did."
"She stay i shame cuz she fall down."
Origin: This is a direct borrowing from English, reflecting the influence of the English language on Hawaiian Pidgin.
What does "shame" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"shame" means "embarrassed" in Hawaiian Pidgin. This word expresses the feeling of embarrassment or shame. It's used when someone feels self-conscious or humiliated, often due to a social faux pas or a personal failing..
How do you pronounce "shame"?
"shame" is pronounced "SHAME". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "shame" in a sentence?
Example: "Ho, shame dat!"
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