tūtū
Meaning: grandmother
people
beginner
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grandmother
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grandfather
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grandparent
Usage: Grandparent term
"My tūtū make da best laulau"
"My tutu making lunch"
Origin: Hawaiian
What does "tūtū" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"tūtū" means "grandmother" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Grandparent term.
How do you pronounce "tūtū"?
"tūtū" is pronounced "TOO-too". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "tūtū" in a sentence?
Example: "My tūtū make da best laulau"
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