akamai

/ˈɑːkɑːmaɪ/

Definitions

1. adjective

located in or characteristic of Hawaii or its people

“The artist’s use of traditional Hawaiian designs was quintessentially akamai.”

2. noun

a native or resident of Hawaii

“She was an akamai who loved to surf the big waves on the North Shore.”

3. verb

to be smart or clever

“He was akamai to figure out the puzzle so quickly.”

4. verb

to know or understand something

“Can you akamai how to use the new software?”

Synonyms

  • Hawaiian
  • local
  • native

Antonyms

  • foreign
  • outsider