kolohe
The Hawaiian word for mischievous is kolohe.
kolohe is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is naughty.
Meaning: naughty (adj)
Did you know?
- In modern Hawaiian slang, kolohe can describe a flirtatious or playful romantic energy between two people.
- A person acting as a kolohe might be seen as testing the boundaries of 'kapu', or sacred prohibitions, in a traditional setting.
- In some contexts, calling someone a kolohe can imply they are a trickster figure, echoing the mythological role of wayward deities in Polynesian folklore.
Examples in context
- He keiki kolohe kēia.This is a naughty child.
- Ua kolohe ka ʻīlio.The puppy was naughty.
- He mea kolohe kēlā.That is a naughty thing.
Example conversation
Keanu and Kiana are talking about a younger sibling.
- KeanuHe kolohe loa kou kaikaina.Your younger sibling is very mischievous.
- KianaʻAe, ua huli ʻo ia i kēlā me kēia mea.Yes, he turned everything over.
- KeanuUa lilo ka hale holoʻokoʻa i kapa.The whole house has become a mess.
- KianaHe keiki kolohe ia!He is a naughty child!
