pāhoehoe(PAH-hoe-hoe) (n) A type of lava that is smooth and often slick when wet.
Example
English: Billy! Don’t run! This lava is really smooth and—it’s okay! Don’t cry!
Pidgin: What I said? Das wet pāhoehoe, lōlō. You run like that in slippahs of course you going break your head.
Note: ‘Ōlelo is a Hawaiian word meaning language, speech, word, etc. To see the current list of Hawaiian and Pidgin words, definitions, and usage please click on
kolohe (koh-LOH-heh) (v) Hawaiian for mischievous, naughty, a rascal. Example English: Mitsy laughed. "Oh, Kahana! How I delight in your rascally nature! You haven't changed a bit!" Pidgin: Mitsy laughed. “Oh, Kahana, you still kolohe, ah you!" Note: ‘Ōlelo is...
kaona (kah-OH-nah) (n)The hidden meaning of a song, poem, chant, dance, etc. When you see old folks laughing about innocent songs about fishing or mist, you’re missing the kaona. Example English: The hidden metaphors in that song are so powerful! Pidgin: Kaona,...
hana hou (HAH-nah ho) (phrase) Hawaiian for again, do it again. It's often called out when a performance is especially pleasing or powerful. Example English: Wow! George, I wish I could see that again! Pidgin: Hana hou! Hana hou! Note: ‘Ōlelo is a Hawaiian word...
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