ʻuʻu
nvt., To strip, as leaves or maile bark; to draw in, as a line on a ship; to draw out, unsheath, as a sword; to draw back, as the fist preparing to strike, or as the foot about to kick; to hoist, as a sail; to practice masturbation; to answer back sharply or rudely; to pour suddenly, as rain.
- Examples:
- ʻUʻu ke kuāua, down came the shower.
- ʻO ka ʻuʻu maila nō ia i ka pākīkē, it was a snapping forth rudely.
- He poʻe ʻuʻu maunu palu ʻalaʻala no kekahi poʻe lawaiʻa, a people who draw out the octopus ink sac bait preparation for other fishermen [those who do the dirty work from which others reap the benefit].
- References:
- PPN kuku .
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