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...
shaka n.— «It seems one of the Hawaii National Guard soldiers serving in Iraq shot a shaka when he should have snapped a salute to a general. The general was not impressed. He immediately banned the use of the thumb-and-pinkie finger...
soul’s leap n.— «There are points on each of the main islands that are referred to as “soul’s leaps”—where spirits leave that island after death.» —“Mokumanamana may hold Hawaiian secrets” by Diana...