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In reply to the discussion: What are some words that only people in your area would know? please tell the area and what the word means . Here are my [View all]Bobstandard
(1,751 posts)61. Da kine
Ubiquitous in everyday conversation in Hawaii, da kine is a multi purpose term that Wikipedia describes well:
Da kine" is a Hawaiian Pidgin phrase that can be used as a placeholder name, verb, adjective, or adverb. It's often used when someone can't remember a word or name, or when referring to something familiar. "Da kine" can also mean "the best," "the most unique," or "the most special".
Examples of "da kine" in use
"Don't be 'da-kine', and use 'da-kine'"
"Its Da Kine"
Examples of "da kine" in use
"Don't be 'da-kine', and use 'da-kine'"
"Its Da Kine"
Other examples: Liliha Bakery lilikoi cake is da kine! I went to the store to get da kine stuff but they was out.
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What are some words that only people in your area would know? please tell the area and what the word means . Here are my [View all]
debm55
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