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Punani

A Native Hawaiian Poetic Term written in the Native Hawaiian Grammar (Adjective-Noun). In English you say "Big Car". The word Big="Nui"; Car="Ka'a". So its spoken as Ka'a Nui, or literally "Car Big"

The Hawaiian Language was a very Indirect Language For example, someone talking in normal conversation or in song may refer to the "Wind" as meaning a gentle touch from a lover; "beautiful flower" may be a beautiful person or lover, "Rain" as passion, love making, or sorrow. Speaking directly was considered vulgar & lewd.

People often confuse Pua Nani with Punani. Pua Nani means pretty flower, Pua=Flower; Nani=Pretty. Pua Nani is almost always used to refery to a lover, and would not be used for vagina.

The Hawaiian Conch Shell or "Pū" has a bright pink inner fold area which resembles the Vulva. Pū Nani is literally "Conch Pretty", in English as "Pretty Conch". The age of its usage is a point of debate. Most Native Hawaiian scholars do not believe it was used in Ancient Hawaiian Culture to refer directly to the Vagina, as that was still too direct & vulgar, in conflict with how communication was done. Punani was brought into use after first Contact with Europeans, who would also not have spoken in direct reference to a females vulva, and so was likely first brought into use in the fairly recent past.
"It's Friday Night, we good to go. Friday night Punani Patrol" is a direct and vulgar reference to going out cruising on a Friday Night, and trying to get laid, which is directly from modern American Culture.

"Last night, in the rain, through our warm caresses, sweetly lingering the memory of the pretty Conch I discovered." is more in line with Native Hawaiian Usage and how Native Hawaiians would speak, though, still, most Scholars would disagree to this term being used, as its too directly perverse, and lacks the Profound Romanticism that Ancient Hawaiians were known for.
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Ride de Punanny (song title)
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Ride the punani

(v.) sexual intercourse, as famed by Ali G
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Pstanned

A word with origins in the Bay Area. Its literal definition means to screw someone over Pakistani style, which includes but is not limited to: acting in a selfish manner for no apparent reason. withholding homework and/or the answers to an exam from fellow Afghans, cutting someone off while driving. The word is often associated with deliberate malice towards others. Synonyms include: fake, shady, uncalled for, arrogant, bitch, and bitch-made. Antonyms include: Afghan Hospitality, Bachesh, Bachem, honor, respect.

When someone tries to screw you over, you know you're getting Pstanned.
" Hey Too Cool, can I borrow the baby-oil/ make up you put on..?"

" na man"

"Damn homey, you just got Pstanned"
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Punani

The pacific-islander word for "pussy."
All guys want to do now is chase punani.
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Punani Face

(noun) 1.) Someone, either in the act of, or in generalities, is displaying idiotic qualities. 2.) Someone displaying qualities such as selfishness, rudeness, or straight up being a jerk. 3.) More derogatory form of calling someone a "pussy." 4.) Weakness
Derived in Santa Clara, California
Dude, you always tell me you have homework to do, just sack up, stop being such a Punani Face and come out and party tonight.
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