kinipōpō
The Hawaiian word for "balls" (slang for testicles) is kinipōpō.
In a slang context, kinipōpō refers to testicles. The term pōpō can also be used informally among friends to refer to testicles or other spherical objects in a playful manner.
Meaning: slang for testicles (noun)
Did you know?
- While English speakers use 'balls' to refer to courage, using kinipōpō to mean 'bravery' would not translate directly in Hawaiian conversation.
- The term kinipōpō is a compound of kini, meaning 'game', and pōpō, meaning 'ball'.
- In traditional Hawaiian culture, the concept of 'play' (kini) is integrated into many aspects of life, including the humorous naming of body parts.
