grind
n.— «“Grind” is Hawaiian for “eat.”» —“Your own private Oahu” by John Flinn San Francisco Chronicle (California) Mar. 21, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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...
grind n.— «My local Hawaiian grind has a new bakery vendor so the choice for this week is a slice of mocha double tower choc/caramel cake and Hawaiian style Tiramisu.» —“What’d Ya Have For Dinner?” The Junction Aug...
shaka n.— «They speak pidgin English by choice and eagerly flash the “shaka sign” (thumb and little finger up) as a symbol of their Hawaiian coolness.» —“The quiet side of Big Island is just one of many...
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...
stink eye n. a facial expression of doubt, distrust, or dislike; a dirty look; skunk eye, the hairy eyeball. Etymological Note: There is inconclusive evidence that this term originated in Hawaii and spread through beach sports such as surfing and...