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shaka - What does it mean?

Definition of 'shaka'

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A greeting gesture in which the thumb and little finger are extended while curling the three middle fingers in a semi-fist. Used to express a variety of positive meanings including "all right", "hello" and "goodbye".
  • * 2008 , December 27, photo caption, Reuters :
  • US President-elect Obama flashes the 'shaka' before he greets a crowd...

    Usage notes

    * Associated with Hawaii and with sports such as surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, and skydiving.

    Synonyms

    * hang-loose sign

    See also

    * (Shaka sign)

    Anagrams

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