July 10th: Hoihoi

By Leilani Poliʻahu

Published July 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM HST

We hope you find this Hawaiian Word of the Day interesting. If you do, the word to describe your feelings is hoihoi. It means "pleasure, interest, happiness, joy, delight, enjoyment," and much more.

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