Hawaiian Word of the Week: Kikokiko
Kikokiko—to type.
UH News ʻŌlelo of the Week 2025
Mahalo to the students, faculty and staff members who shared words that inspired them, and we look forward to more words in the new year!
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Lipine
Lipine—ribbon.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Hoʻokipa
Hoʻokipa—To entertain, treat hospitably; hospitable; hospitality.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Pelehū
Pelehū—Turkey.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Keʻena
Keʻena—Office, room, booth, closet.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: ʻOki
ʻOki—To cut, sever, shear, snip, separate, cancel.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: ʻAʻahu
ʻAʻahu—Garment, array, attire, costume, mantle, gown.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Pōpeku
Pōpeku—Football.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Manakō
Manakō—mango.
