uso
Meaning: brother
Usage: A Samoan term widely embraced across Hawaii meaning brother or close friend, used similarly to brah or bro.
"Cheee, what's up uso!"
"Dat guy my uso from way back, we grew up together."
Origin: Samoan uso (sibling of the same gender). Commonly used in local Hawaii culture.
What does "uso" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"uso" means "brother" in Hawaiian Pidgin. A Samoan term widely embraced across Hawaii meaning brother or close friend, used similarly to brah or bro..
How do you pronounce "uso"?
"uso" is pronounced "OO-soh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "uso" in a sentence?
Example: "Cheee, what's up uso!"
dap
fist bump, handshake greeting, hand clasp greeting
'ōkole
buttocks, rear end, behind, human rear end
ack
to act, behave
ackshun
action, activity
aku eye
bulging eyes, bug-eyed, wide glassy eyes, staring blankly
alas
testicles, balls (testicles)
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