e-Hawaii

Pidgin English Words Starting With L

Pidgin English Words Starting With the Letter “L”

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latahz / laterz
(lay tahz / lay terrz)

Definition: See you later; have a good one; talk to you soon
Used In A Sentence: K, latahz!
In English?: I’ll be seeing you later. Take care.

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lau lau
(lau lau)

Definition: traditional Hawaiian dish that consists of salted pork, chicken or fish wrapped in ti or banana leaves and steamed or baked.

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l’dat
(lah dat)

Definition: Often used like a period at the end of a sentence; like that; and such
Used In A Sentence: Go eat some poke l’dat.
In English?: Help yourself to some raw fish.

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lehua
(lay who ah)

Definition: Official Flower of the island of Hawaii; comes from the `ohi`a tree (Metrosideros macropus)

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li hing mui
(lee hing mooh ee)

Definition: sometimes referred to as the “Hawaiian Spice”, it originated from mainland China and is a salty/sweet spice used to flavor Chinese dried fruits and seeds, and more contemporarily in desserts. One recipe is as follows:

• 3T Hawaiian Salt
• 1 lb brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups lemon juice
• 1T 5 spice
• 3T whiskey
• 10 whole cloves

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lickings
(lih keengs)

Definition: to beat up; abuse; hurt
Used In A Sentence: Uncle wen geev ‘em dirty lickings yeah?
In English?: Uncle sure taught him a lessen don’t you think?

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like / no like
(like / no like)

Definition: LIKE – prefer; if it be alright; ok
Used In A Sentence: You like go surf or wot?
In English?: Would you like to accompany me in a nice day of surfing today?

Definition: NO LIKE – do not prefer; would not like to; no ok
Used In A Sentence: Nah, I no like.
In English?: Thank you, but I will pass on this occasion.

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like beef?
(like beef)

Definition: can I help you?; do you have a problem? would you like to step outside?
Used In A Sentence: Wot? Like Beef?
In English?: What are you staring at? Would you like to take it outside?

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limu (kohu)
(lee mooh koh who)

Definition: soft, reddish seaweed (Asparagopsis taxiformis), often used as a topping on Poke

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local kine grindz
(low koh kai-n grine-z)

Definition: assortment of local food favorites
Used In A Sentence: Ho wow, did pahtay get planny local kine grindz yeah?
In English?: Wow, what an assortment of dishes. I am thoroughly enjoying this food.

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lokahi
(low kah hee)

Definition: unity; peace; in agreement

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lokelani (loke lani)
(loh kay lah knee)

Definition: Official Flower of the island of Maui (pink cottage rose)

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lolo
(low low)

Definition: crazy; strange; dumb; imbecile; absent-minded
Used In A Sentence: Eh lolo, we stay ova hea.
In English?: Yoo hoo, over here Einstein.

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lomilomi
(low me low me)

Definition: rub; massage

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lua
(loo ah)

Definition: toilet; bathroom
Used In A Sentence: I goin’ luna one quick one den cuz I tink I wen grind too much!
In English?: Gimme a few of minutes. I have to visit the little boy’s room.

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luna
(loo na)

Definition: boss; superior; supervisor

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