turtles
Meaning: thirty
Usage: Turtles is the Pidgin word for thirty, used as a reference to age.
"I stay turtles years old"
"He's turtles years old, yeah?"
"She's turtles, but she still look good!"
Origin: This is a playful, phonetic substitution, likely originating from a mispronunciation or a humorous play on words.
What does "turtles" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"turtles" means "thirty" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Turtles is the Pidgin word for thirty, used as a reference to age..
How do you pronounce "turtles"?
"turtles" is pronounced "TUR-tuls". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "turtles" in a sentence?
Example: "I stay turtles years old"
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