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Thread #6817 Message #3539303
Posted By: GUEST,leeneia
19-Jul-13 - 10:45 AM
Thread Name: ADD: Let's Talk Dirty in Hawaiian (John Prine)^^^
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Let's Talk Dirty in Hawaiian (John Prine)
Wahini - girl or woman
Tiki - a wood or stone image of a Polynesian supernatural power. Origin of TIKI. Maori & Marquesan, from Tiki, first man or creator of first man. First Known Use: 1777 ...
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I was surprised to find that 'tiki' actually means something. The word is thrown around so casually today.
It's a cute song. Thanks.