adj Uncommon

ono

Ono (adj) means Hawaiian slang for delicious or great-tasting. Example: “The plate lunch from that food truck is so ono.”

adj

Hawaiian slang for delicious or great-tasting.

"The plate lunch from that food truck is so ono."

noun

Another name for the wahoo, a fast-swimming game fish popular in Hawaiian waters.

"He grilled fresh ono steaks for the luau."

How to use ono

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Hawaiian word meaning "tasty," also used as the name of a fish (the wahoo).

Word forms

more ono comparative, ono plural, Onos plural, most ono superlative

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Etymology

Borrowed from Hawaiian ʻono, meaning "delicious."

Rhymes for ono

mono dono kono Bono kimono Hirono

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ono” mean?

The word “ono” means hawaiian slang for delicious or great-tasting. In plain terms, a Hawaiian word meaning "tasty," also used as the name of a fish (the wahoo).

How do you use “ono” in a sentence?

Here is “ono” used in a sentence: “The plate lunch from that food truck is so ono.”

What part of speech is “ono”?

Depending on how it is used, “ono” can be an adjective and a noun.

Is “ono” a common word?

“Ono” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “ono” have?

“Ono” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: hawaiian slang for delicious or great-tasting.