what, you like beef?
Meaning: what, you want to fight?
Pronunciation: what, you like BEEF
expressions
intermediate
Meaning
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what, you want to fight?
•
do you want to fight?
Usage: Fighting challenge
Examples
"What, you like beef or what?"
Origin & Cultural Context
Origin: English
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "what, you like beef?" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"what, you like beef?" means "what, you want to fight?" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Fighting challenge.
How do you pronounce "what, you like beef?"?
"what, you like beef?" is pronounced "what, you like BEEF". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "what, you like beef?" in a sentence?
Example: "What, you like beef or what?"
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