Jawaiian adj.— «Many of our younger people who have grown up with these new sounds, actually think of the music as Hawaiian… at least one form of Hawaiian music. They call it reggae, Jamaican, Jawaiian, “contemporary”...
Hooponopono n.— «Hawaiian groups clashing over what to do with artifacts buried in a Big Island cave failed to reach an agreement after meeting for months under an ancient mediation process. U-S District Judge David Ezra had the groups...
selling loads n.— «They also accuse the company of bad management and taking part in an illegal practice called “selling loads,” which allows outside cabs to pick up customers without paying a $4 airport fee.» —“Taxi...
power dog n.— «She had had some close calls before last week’s attack, and had seen pit bulls and other “power dogs,” as she calls them, roaming the neighborhood, chains jangling behind them.» —“Dog-attack victim...
grind n.— «It’s the people that make Hawaii what it is, without them it’s just another tropical island with beautiful beachs, clean water, fresh air, and mean grinds (hey, that’s not that bad!).» —“Re: Polynesian Culture...
grind n.— «It’s the Mainland students who make the jaunt with them across the street from campus to grind at Aloha Kitchen.» —“Hawaiian Style” by Shirkey Wade Honolulu Advertiser (Hawaii) Nov. 28, 2003...