MAHALO -
Hawaiian
word meaning thanks, gratitude, admiration, praise, esteem, regards, or
respects. Some sources support that the meanings "thanks" and "gratitude" were appended to the word following contact with Westerners.
Having spent a some time on the big island, I know for a fact that is not accurate. Mahalo follows EVERY bit of bad news. Rental car flatted and you can not get another for two days? Mahalo. We lost your luggage and you need to spend the next 3 days in a dirty tri kit? Mahalo. It said AC when you booked? Yeah thats an old listing. Malhao.
Mahalo= Tough s**t
Whatever, I get it, its island time.