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.