* It's a misspelling. There might be a similar-sounding word in Hawaiian you're thinking of.
* It's a foreign word. "Puliki" might be a word from another language, and it's not commonly used in Hawaiian.
* It's a made-up word. It could be a nickname or a term specific to a particular group or context.
To help me find a translation, could you provide more context? For example, tell me:
* Where did you hear the word "puliki"? (A book, a conversation, etc.)
* What was the word being used for? (A person, a place, a thing, etc.)
With more information, I might be able to help you find the right translation!