grind n.— «Even without the nostalgia or the rum drinks, Hawaiian grinds (to borrow a Localism) can be deeply satisfying.» —“A Taste of Hawaii Right Here in Berkeley” by Joe Eaton Berkeley Daily...
suck rubber v. phr.— «I could not back up wearing a combat device to another member who has put rounds down range or sucked rubber after a Scud attack.» —“Letters: Gold standard?” by Joseph W. May Jr. in Hickam Air...
Texas strawberry n.— «Although he didn’t take any of these delicacies to Hawaii, he said, his “Texas strawberries,” otherwise known as jalapenos, left some of the islanders smoking.» —“Texas barbecue hit in...
paipai v.— «Nets also can be used with a technique known as paipai (to beat or slap the water) fishing in which fish are chased into a surround net, similar to the traditional hukilau (seine fishing) method.» —“Meetings, survey find...
black-rose v.— «He assumed he was “black-rosed,” a term for a complete severing of relations that Glanville had employed during his coaching days.» —“Glanville, Jones make up in Hawaii” by Steve...
TQ n.— «Russell and the II MEF Marines stopped over at Camp Victory in Kuwait, before heading to Camp Taqqadum, or TQ as it is called.» —“MCB Hawaii safety specialist takes the safety battle to the front” by Steve...