mean
adj.— «“Mean” in Hawaii slang is like “awesome.”.. I think mainland slang says “sick” now a days (at least that’s how my hubby explains it).» —“From Debbie… hahahha… I mean, Denise!!” by Jen Young Pieces of Me (Hawaii) Dec. 16, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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