Hawaiian Pidgin is the mixed language based in English that developed in the Hawaiian Islands—almost a type of slang. Having been born and raised in Hawaii, Hawaiian Pidgin was always around me. But if you met me, you’d quickly figure out that I am the last person to use this now recognized official language. This broken English just does not mesh well with me when I’m the person constantly correcting others’ grammar. However, upon moving to California for college, I learned that Hawaiian Pidgin actually made a small claim in my everyday language. Here are a few words I are apparently Hawaiian Pidgin:
1. Junk: sucks; not good
Person 1: Aww man. The cafeteria is closed!
Person 2: Dang. That’s so junk.
2. Slippahs (slippers): flip-flops
Do you know where my slippahs are? I’m going to the beach.
3. Mainland: the states; the continental U.S.
Person 1: What are you doing during winter break?
Person 2: My family is going to the mainland for vacation.
4. Rubbish: literal trash and garbage
Person 1: Look at all the rubbish you left behind.
Person 2: Oh sorry. Where’s the rubbish can?
