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What does homai te pakipaki mean?

"Homai te pakipaki" in Māori means "Give me a clap/applause".

It's a common phrase used to encourage applause or to signal the end of a performance or speech.

Here's a breakdown of the words:

* Homai - Give me

* Te - The

* Pakipaki - Clap/applause

So, when someone says "Homai te pakipaki," they are asking for a round of applause.

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