2. (adjective) be prickly, irritating, having sharp projections, unpalatable.
Synonyms: kōtaratara, matara, taratara, tuatete, mākinakina, korotiotio, pūtiotio
3. (modifier) unpalatable, sticking in the gullet.
4. (noun) jarring, discordant, harshness, irritation, annoyance.
5. (noun) barnacle.
Synonyms: koromāungaunga, werewere