What’s Your Hawaiian Slang IQ?

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In Hawaii, a "lua" is a....
Bathroom
Type of party
A young child

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If in conversation someone asks "howzit" in Hawaii, what are they asking?
Are you hungry?
How is it going?
How is it Monday?

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If someone refers to you as "shark bait" in Hawaii, what are they implying?
That you need a tan
That you're a poor swimmer
That you're an outsider

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What does the term "ohana" mean in Hawaii?
Tired
Family
Spouse

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If someone in Hawaii asks "What school you went" what do they want to know?
Which college you attended
Which high school you attended
Which grade school you attended

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If something in Hawaii is a "pono" then it is...
Highly important
A waste of time
A tradition

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If something is "ono" in Hawaii, then it is....
Disgusting
Delicious
Beautiful

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If you're described as "lolo" by a Hawaiian, they likely think you're...
Pretty funny
Legitimately crazy
An outsider

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If someone is your "brah" in Hawaii then they are...
Your biological brother
Your biological father
You're friend or buddy

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If you're "talking story" in Hawaii, you are...
Weaving a tall tale
Chatting with a friend
Visiting family

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What does the Hawaiian slang term "pau" mean?
To finish
To begin
To love

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If someone is "sukebe" in Hawaii, they are...
Flirtacious
Intelligent
Lewd
Uh-oh, this quiz revealed that you're not quite well versed in your Hawaiian slang just yet! While you may know the basics such as "aloha," you'll need to conduct a bit more research before you could easily blend in with a local!

C+, Hawaiian Slang Harrowing

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Based on the results of this quiz, you are Hawaiian slang super! It's obvious that you've taken great strides to branch out and learn about states other than your own. You know your Hawaiian slang better than most mainland Americans!

B+, Hawaiian Slang Super

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Based on the results of this quiz, you are a true Hawaiian slang expert! It's obvious that you know your Hawaiian slang the way only a true native can. From little known phrases to common references, your as slang savvy as they come!

A+, Hawaiian Slang Expert

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Like so many states, Hawaiians have a slang all their own. With unique words only found on the island, an outside can be left scratching their heads in confusion. Do you know what your Hawaii slang IQ is? Let's find out!
1
In Hawaii, a "lua" is a....
Bathroom
Type of party
A young child
2
If in conversation someone asks "howzit" in Hawaii, what are they asking?
Are you hungry?
How is it going?
How is it Monday?
3
If someone refers to you as "shark bait" in Hawaii, what are they implying?
That you need a tan
That you're a poor swimmer
That you're an outsider
4
What does the term "ohana" mean in Hawaii?
Tired
Family
Spouse
5
If someone in Hawaii asks "What school you went" what do they want to know?
Which college you attended
Which high school you attended
Which grade school you attended
6
If something in Hawaii is a "pono" then it is...
Highly important
A waste of time
A tradition
7
If something is "ono" in Hawaii, then it is....
Disgusting
Delicious
Beautiful
8
If you're described as "lolo" by a Hawaiian, they likely think you're...
Pretty funny
Legitimately crazy
An outsider
9
If someone is your "brah" in Hawaii then they are...
Your biological brother
Your biological father
You're friend or buddy
10
If you're "talking story" in Hawaii, you are...
Weaving a tall tale
Chatting with a friend
Visiting family
11
What does the Hawaiian slang term "pau" mean?
To finish
To begin
To love
12
If someone is "sukebe" in Hawaii, they are...
Flirtacious
Intelligent
Lewd