Aloha: The most common expression in the islands. It can mean hello and goodbye, welcome or farewell. It can also mean romantic affection or best wishes. Aloha is a general good feeling you will find everywhere on Oahu!

Mahalo: Thanks or Thank You! "Mahalo Nui Loa" means "Thank you very much!".

Brok' Da Mout: Tastes really delicious; yummy grinds!

Da’ Kine: The real thing; a whatchamacallit; "you know what I mean?".

Hawaiian Time: Late.

Mano: Shark. Most common are the white tip reef sharks. Mostly harmless.