Learning ‘Ōlelo: mento

mento

(MEN-tow) (nvs) Pidgin for crazy, not right in the head. Literally mental.

Example

English: Any sober adult who runs around the backyard shouting I’m a butterfly see me soar has a problem.

Pidgin: Cousin Eddie? Mento.

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