podagee

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Hawaiian Creole[edit]

Adjective[edit]

podagee

  1. things related to or from Portugal, used mainly for Portugal-related things found in Hawaii
    You know John? I tink he Podagee.
    Do you know John? I think he’s Portuguese.
  2. (ethnic slur, offensive) stupid, dumb

Usage notes[edit]

  • In Hawaii, the term “podagee” also carries the meaning of “stupid” due to negative stereotypes about the Portuguese.