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It is a phrase used when you can not think of a word. A counter part for this word in the English language would probably something like "thingie" or "whatchamacallit".
The phrase is not from the Hawaiian language; it comes from the Hawaiian Pidgin words "da kine" (derived from "the kind")
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∙ 13y agoThe word Dakine in the Hawaiian language mean 'a word your cannot think of'
So should you forget a word during a conversation the word dakine can be used to replace the word you have forgotten.
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∙ 10y agonative; "like at home"; "the hood"; etc.
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How do you pronounce 'da kine'?
Hawaiian slang, "da kine" is a substitute word for almost anything. Such as "Hand me da kine over there," which would translate to "Hand me that thing." OR if something is particularly good, one might say something like "That movie was da kine, man."
What name comes from the hawaiian pidgin word da kine?
Dakine
How do you say You are cool in Hawaiian?
Aloha: Da kine e a 'oe
What logo is name comes from the hawaiian pidgin work da kine?
Marshmallows
What company sells backpacks and come from the Hawaiian pidgin word da kine?
dakine
What is the meaning of the expression Da Kine?
Da Kine is a hawaiian "pidgin" meaning "whatchamacallit" or "thingamabob". it can also be used as a place filler for "anytown, usa"Literally it would translate to 'that thing/person/place'"Eh, you went da kine ah?" (Hey you went to this place right?)"Das da kine's bradda" (That's that one person's (mutually known person) brother)"Da Kine" is an English derrived term meaning "The Kind".
What kine of weapons of skryim?
arrow knee kine, bra.
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What is the ISBN of The Kine Saga?
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When was Kine Centre created?
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When was KINE-FM created?
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