2. (verb) (-ria,-tia) to be displeased, disgruntled, dissatisfied.
Whakaahu ana au i te pukapuka a Henare (W 1971:3). / I am displeased with Henry's letter.
3. (modifier) displeased, disgruntled, dissatisfied.
Kātahi te tangata whakaahu ki aku kai (W 1971:3). / He's so unhappy with my food.
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