vog
Meaning: volcanic smog
Usage: Vog is volcanic smog, a haze caused by volcanic emissions mixing with the atmosphere. It's a common environmental concern in Hawai'i.
"Get vog today"
"Da vog make my eyes itchy."
"Da vog real bad today, yeah?"
Origin: Vog is a portmanteau of 'volcanic' and 'smog'.
What does "vog" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"vog" means "volcanic smog" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Vog is volcanic smog, a haze caused by volcanic emissions mixing with the atmosphere. It's a common environmental concern in Hawai'i..
How do you pronounce "vog"?
"vog" is pronounced "VAHG". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "vog" in a sentence?
Example: "Get vog today"
"The word 'pau' means finished or done, and is one of the most common loanwords from Hawaiian."
"The kahakō (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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