stay stoked
Meaning: be excited
Usage: This phrase is used to express extreme excitement or happiness about something. It's often used in situations where someone is anticipating something positive or has just received good news, reflecting a positive and energetic attitude.
"stay stoked stay be excited"
"Da waves today, brah, stay stoked!"
"I wen get da job! I stay stoked, yeah!"
Origin: This phrase originates from the surfing culture of Hawaii, where 'stoked' means excited about surfing. It has expanded to general excitement.
What does "stay stoked" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"stay stoked" means "be excited" in Hawaiian Pidgin. This phrase is used to express extreme excitement or happiness about something. It's often used in situations where someone is anticipating something positive or has just received good news, reflecting a positive and energetic attitude..
How do you pronounce "stay stoked"?
"stay stoked" is pronounced "stay STOH-kd". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "stay stoked" in a sentence?
Example: "stay stoked stay be excited"
stoked
excited, happy
stay
is, are (verb marker)
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laugh really hard, crack up completely, break down laughing
erking me
irritating me, annoying me, bothering me
buss laff
laugh hard, crack up, burst out laughing
habuteru
pout, be in a bad mood, grumpy
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