kaʻokaʻo

== Hawaiian == === Alternative forms === kakaʻo === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌka.ʔoˈka.ʔo/, [ˌkɐ.ʔoˈkɐ.ʔo] === Etymology 1 === From a reduplicated form of Proto-Central-Eastern Polynesian *tako "high, upright". Cognate with Māori takotako. ==== Verb ==== kaʻokaʻo(stative) high, lofty prominent (figurative) conceited === Etymology 2 === Reduplication of kaʻo (“dry”). ==== Verb ==== kaʻokaʻo (rare) hard, arid === Further reading === kaʻokaʻo in Combined Hawaiian Dictionary, at trussel2.com.