English Explanatory Dictionary

hapa

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person of mixed ethnic heritage, especially half East or Southeast Asian or Pacific Islander and half White.
noun
  1. A mesh cage-like structure placed in the water to hold fish.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɑpə/ /ˈhæpə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Knabrupt-hapa.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hapa.wav

Word forms

hapa hapas

Etymology

Borrowed from Hawaiian hapa, from English half. Doublet of half.

Related words

Amerasian haafu

Derived words

hapa haole quapa
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