trow up
Meaning: vomit
Usage: Everyday Pidgin term for vomiting or throwing up. Follows the standard Pidgin th-stopping ("th" -> "t").
"Too much malasada, now I feel like I going trow up."
"Dat boat ride was rough, almost everyone wen trow up."
Origin: Pidgin phonology for English throw up.
What does "trow up" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"trow up" means "vomit" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Everyday Pidgin term for vomiting or throwing up. Follows the standard Pidgin th-stopping ("th" -> "t")..
How do you pronounce "trow up"?
"trow up" is pronounced "trow up". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "trow up" in a sentence?
Example: "Too much malasada, now I feel like I going trow up."
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