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pīnaʻi

/ pī.naʻi / Pukui-Elbert Haw to Eng,

1. nvs., Again and again, repeatedly; to come or do repeatedly, constant; to wear out a welcome by repeated visits; close together, crowded.

  • Examples:
    • ʻO ka pīnaʻi iho nō, e pīnaʻi ai, just repeating, repeating a visit and wearing out one's welcome.
    • Mai pīnaʻi i ke aloaliʻi, don't stay constantly in the presence of the chief.
    • Pīnaʻi kāna ʻai ʻana, he eats all the time.
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2. vt., To patch, fill up a crack or hole, as in wood.

Papa helu loliWehewehe Wikiwiki update log

hehele, To repeat, as the action of a computer key when held down.

  • Source:
    • Existing dictionary word, Extended meaning
  • References:

Nā LepiliTags: computers preceded by ke

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