shoots den
Meaning: okay then
Usage: This phrase is used to indicate agreement and farewell, similar to 'okay then' or 'alright then.'
"Shoots den, catch you later"
"I'll see you tomorrow, shoots den!"
"We goin' now, shoots den!"
Origin: A Pidgin expression combining agreement and farewell.
What does "shoots den" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"shoots den" means "okay then" in Hawaiian Pidgin. This phrase is used to indicate agreement and farewell, similar to 'okay then' or 'alright then.'.
How do you pronounce "shoots den"?
"shoots den" is pronounced "shoots DEN". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "shoots den" in a sentence?
Example: "Shoots den, catch you later"
shoots
alright, okay, sounds good, goodbye, bye, see you later, later
shoots, brah!
alright, brother!, okay, dude!, sounds good, bro!, alright friend, sounds good brother
'ano'ai
greetings
aloha
hello, goodbye, love
aloha 'oe
farewell to you
fa'afetai
thank you (Samoan)
"Pidgin often drops the 'to be' verb. Instead of saying 'He is tired', you say 'He stay tired'."
"The kahakÅ (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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