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Howzit Brah - Hawaiian Slang — Hawaiian T-Shirt

The friendliest two words in the islands — a greeting, a check-in, and a whole vibe.

The Story Behind Howzit Brah - Hawaiian Slang

"Howzit brah?" is Hawaiian Pidgin for "How is it, brother?" — but it's so much more than that. It's the casual, warm, no-frills greeting you get from a neighbor on the road, a fellow surfer paddling past you in the lineup, or a plate lunch uncle who's been serving the same community for thirty years. It signals that you're among friends, that there's no rush, and that checking in on each other matters.

Pidgin is the living language of the people of Hawai'i, born from the plantation era when workers of dozens of nationalities needed a way to talk story across language barriers. "Howzit brah" is one of its simplest and most beloved gifts: an open hand, an easy smile, and proof that aloha has a sound. Wear it and spread the greeting wherever you go.

Product Details

• Style: Gildan 5000 Adult Heavy Cotton, unisex fit
• Material: 100% preshrunk cotton (heather colors contain polyester)
• Print: Direct-to-garment, color-fast, soft-hand feel
• Fit: Classic unisex — true to size, room to move
• Made on demand: Printed and shipped from a U.S. fulfillment center

Size Guide

Please check the size chart below before ordering — measurements are in inches and centimeters.

Care

Machine wash cold, inside out. Tumble dry low. Do not iron directly on the print. Treat it gently and it will outlast the suntan.

Mahalo

Every order helps keep a small Native Hawaiian-owned business alive in Kailua-Kona. Whether you're bringing home a memory of the islands or wearing your kūpuna's spirit close, mahalo nui loa for your support.