unreal
Meaning: amazing
Usage: Unreal means amazing, awesome, or incredible. It expresses a high degree of positive emotion.
"Da waves was unreal"
"Da waves was unreal today!"
"Dat sunset unreal, brah!"
Origin: This usage is a direct adoption from English slang, but is widely used in Pidgin.
What does "unreal" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"unreal" means "amazing" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Unreal means amazing, awesome, or incredible. It expresses a high degree of positive emotion..
How do you pronounce "unreal"?
"unreal" is pronounced "un-REEL". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "unreal" in a sentence?
Example: "Da waves was unreal"
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