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ahahana

/ aha.hana / Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

Interjection, Syllables repeated in chants, usually at ends of verses, similar to ēhē; a taunting singsong teasing phrase, used especially by children, meaning “Oh! Oh! Aha! Shame on you! You are going to catch it!” As a verb, to tease.

  • Examples:
    • Mai ahahana ʻoe i kou pōkiʻi, don't tease your young brother.
  • Related:
    • Also: ahana and ahana kōkō lele, both meaningless.
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