1. newcomers or tourists to Hawaii
Usage: Hawaiian English; plural form

Examples

• The malihinis were easily spotted by their bright tourist shirts and cameras.
• Local restaurants often have separate menus for malihinis and residents.
• The surf instructor was patient with the malihinis learning to ride their first waves.
• Many malihinis don’t realize how strong the Hawaiian sun can be.
• The hotel catered primarily to malihinis visiting the islands for the first time.
• Experienced locals could always tell the malihinis from the way they pronounced Hawaiian words.