kane
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: kanes
Meaning · English
A Polynesian or Maori man.
Noun
Examples
I wanna be with all the kanes and wahines that I knew long ago
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “kane” mean?
A Polynesian or Maori man.
Is “kane” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.