winnahz
Meaning: delicious
Usage: "Winnahz" means "delicious" or "awesome." It's an enthusiastic expression of approval or enjoyment. It's a positive adjective for something that is really good.
"Da food stay winnahz"
"Da food was winnahz!"
"Dis shave ice, winnahz, brah!"
Origin: This is a Pidgin adaptation of the English word "winners."
What does "winnahz" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"winnahz" means "delicious" in Hawaiian Pidgin. "Winnahz" means "delicious" or "awesome." It's an enthusiastic expression of approval or enjoyment. It's a positive adjective for something that is really good..
How do you pronounce "winnahz"?
"winnahz" is pronounced "WIN-nahz". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "winnahz" in a sentence?
Example: "Da food stay winnahz"
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