Māhū

Māhū is the term for a homosexual man/women. A common synonym for this word is Leha.

"Ho brah, you when see that māhū (Leha) last night?"
"No I neva see um which one was that?"
"Dakine, the one with the RVCA shirt on."
"Brah, are you foreal, that lady (māhū) when give me one mean blowie last night"
"You is sick for that, I like sampo one time"

Māhū by TheWiseDictionArtist April 1, 2023

mahu 

Word originating in ancient Hawaii and around Polynesia for a third-gendered person, that is, not male nor female, but both or neither.

In pre-contact Hawaii (before white explorers and missionaries brought their homophobia with them), mahus were considered special and assumed respected and traditional roles within the communities.

After colonization, it became common for "mahu" to be used pejoratively to refer mostly to gay men and drag queens, but sometimes also butch women, and transgendered people of all kinds.

Although it is now most commonly used in a disdainful way, some have decided to remember their history and reclaim the word with pride, calling themselves "mahu," just as the words, "queer," "fag," and "dyke," have been reclaimed by many.

"King Kamehameha I of Hawaii had mahus dwell near his house because he considered them lucky, and in Tahiti every village had one mahu because it was thought to be fortunate for the village."

mahu by mahukane April 18, 2010

mahu 

hawaiian for homosexual

look at those damn mahu's working that corner!!

mahu by 808snause September 27, 2003

mahu 

Male crossdresser common to Hawaii, particularly the Chinatown district of Oahu. Mahu are on the streets to perform skin flute renditions for a price. Most mahu are pretty rough looking and could probably kick the shit out of you if provoked.

Mahu are disliked by large local women because they buy up all the large size stylish shoes leaving only funky kine shoes that nobody like wear.

a: Damn, dat lady sure got plenty make up and one short dress!

b: Dats no lady. Dats one mahu. She's a he and he could suck the chrome off a trailor hitch.

mahu by wheaty June 3, 2005

mahu 

Tahitian word for a male who assumes female roles in his daily life.

That mahu cooks and cleans.

mahu by octopod August 19, 2004

mahu 

Hawaiian for Gay or Transgender person. Also meaning talented or gifted.

We went to a mahu party.

mahu by Pika & Kalani November 4, 2003

mahu 

A man dressed like a woman. You don't have to be a homosexual but it helps!

Brah hard for even speak to one Mahu.

mahu by James Clements January 27, 2005