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v. To speak rapidly; to speak unintelligibly; hence,

2. To speak a foreign language imperfectly.

3. To speak a foreign language in the presence of one who does not understand it.

4. To mock one by imitating his manner of speaking; to speak in the manner of another.

5. To nibble, as a fish at the bait.

adj. Unmeaning, as language; unintelligible from the ignorance of the hearer, or awkwardness of the speaker; me na lehelehe namu e olelo ai, to speak with stammering lips; i na mea namunamu, ame na mea ninau kupapau, ame na kupua. Isa. 19:3. A charmer.

Namunamu (nă'-mŭ-nă'-mu), n.

/ nă'-mŭ-nă'-mu / Haw to Eng, Parker,

Same as namu.

Namunamu (nă-mŭ-nă-mu), v.

/ nă-mŭ-nă-mu / Haw to Eng, Parker,

1. To nibble, as a fish at the bait.

2. To grumble; to express dissatisfaction.

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