hoʻowahine

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Hawaiian

Etymology

From hoʻo- (forms verbs that carry the meaning of acting like) +‎ wahine (woman).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌho.ʔo.waˈhi.ne/,

Verb

hoʻowahine

  1. (of a man or a boy) to act like a woman

References

  • hoʻowahine” in Ka‘ōnohi‘ulaokamanō Kai, Manomano, KAI LOA Inc.