kōwhakiwhaki - flash frequently
kōwhakiwhaki. 1. v.t. Tear off piece by piece. Kowhakiwhakia tetahi taro ma te kotiro.
2. v.i. Flash frequently. A Hine-nui-te-po e kowhakiwhaki noa mai ra i te taha o te rangi (T. 28).
‖ tiwhaki.
Williams Dictionary