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pua.huku

Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

n. A term of contempt; perhaps literally rising octopus head; said also to refer to erections not followed by satisfaction. Rare.

PU-A-HU-KU

Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

s. A word used in blackguard language; ke pii la oe i puahuku.

Puahuku (pū'-ă-hū'-ku), n.

Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

A word used in abusive language; ke pii la oe i puahuku, blackguarding a rival. A word used by the successful party to express contempt of his rival.

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