totus
Meaning: fart
Usage: Plantation-era slang word for breaking wind or flatulence.
"Who wen make totus in da car?!"
"Crack da window, someone wen make totus."
Origin: Portuguese plantation loanword
What does "totus" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"totus" means "fart" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Plantation-era slang word for breaking wind or flatulence..
How do you pronounce "totus"?
"totus" is pronounced "TOH-toos". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "totus" in a sentence?
Example: "Who wen make totus in da car?!"
aku eye
bulging eyes, bug-eyed, wide glassy eyes, staring blankly
daikon legs
thick legs, stocky legs
make ass
embarrass oneself, make a fool of oneself in public, act foolishly
make die dead
Completely broken, Dead, Destroyed, Non-functional
malama your boto
Take care of your private parts
'ōkole
buttocks, rear end, behind, human rear end
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"The 'okina (ʻ) is a consonant in the Hawaiian language representing a glottal stop."
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