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vt., To chew, masticate (but not swallow; Cf. nau).

• Examples:
  • Kona mau mama ʻawa, his kava chewers.
• References:
  • PPN mama .

1. vs., Fast, nimble, speedy of movement, quick, brisk, swift; to hasten, hurry.

• Examples:
  • Māmā i ka hele, fast going, traveling far and fast; said also of an infant in the first stages of walking by himself.
  • Māmā i ka holo, fast in running.

2. vs., Light, of weight. Figuratively, eased of pain, ache, or distress. Eamāmā, oxygen. Akemāmā, lungs. hoʻo.mā.mā To lighten, as a load; to ease pain; to cheer. E hoʻomāmā ʻoe i kou kaumaha, ease your grief. PPN maʻamaʻa.

3. n., Mama, mother.

kikino, Tempo, in music.

• Source:
  • Existing dictionary word, Extended meaning