small kid time

Phrase

Meaning: Hawaiian Pidgin: back when one was a child.
Type: Phrase
Used in: Hawaii

What does “small kid time” mean

A Hawaiian Pidgin phrase referring to one's childhood, used the way mainlanders might say 'back when I was little'. 'Small kid time we used to go beach every weekend.' Carries strong nostalgia and is a staple of local storytelling.

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