Hapa
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɑpə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hapa is a noun meaning (Hawaii, California) A person of mixed ethnic heritage, especially half East or Southeast Asian or Pacific Islander and half White.
Meaning
(Hawaii, California) A person of mixed ethnic heritage, especially half East or Southeast Asian or Pacific Islander and half White.
More Meanings
- A mesh cage-like structure placed in the water to hold fish.
Example Sentences
Usually one female is placed into a hapa with two males to insure that fertilization occurs.
It's what my fiancé and I call ourselves, and how we think of the children we might have: second-generation hapas. But as the term grows in popularity, so does debate over how it should be used. Some people argue that hapa is a slur and should be retired.
Word Forms
- hapas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hafu, halfie, haole, hyphenate, hanai, huppie.
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