Hawaiian Word of the Day: March 22nd By Leilani Poli`ahu • Mar 22, 2021 ShareTweetEmail Peʻa means a cross, or to cross. That's just one meaning, and there are many. But think of it when you make an “x” on the paper in a game of tic-tac-toe – that's a peʻa. Listen Listening... / 0:28 Tags: HWOTDhawaiianWordShareTweetEmailView the discussion thread.