Howzit
slang, Hawaii
In Hawaiian slang the casual way to say "hello" is Howzit. Friends also call out Eh, brah and everyone uses the Hawaiian Aloha. Slang here means Hawaiian Pidgin, the local English-based creole.
Meaning: casual greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Hawaiian | Note |
|---|---|
| Howzit | slang, Hawaii |
| Eh, brah | slang |
| Aloha | Hawaiian |
Howzit fits friends and people your age. With older people many locals say Aloha and add Auntie or Uncle.
Which one should you use?
Eh gets someone's attention, and brah is a form of "brother". Together they sound very relaxed.
When do people say it?
People in Hawaii often greet with a hand sign called the shaka, with the thumb and little finger out.
Did you know?
- Aloha is the official greeting of the state of Hawaii and also means love.
Examples in context
- Howzit, brah.Hi, bro.
- Aloha, Uncle.Hello, Uncle.
- Eh, howzit, you going beach?Hey, hi, are you going to the beach.
Example conversation
Two friends, Pua and Kai, meet outside a surf shop in Oahu.
- KaiEh Pua, howzit.Hey Pua, hi.
- PuaGood, you?Good, you.
- KaiPretty good. We go surf.Pretty good. Let us go surf.
