Shaka

Pronunciation

• IPA: en, /ˈʃɑːkÉ™/
• Rhymes: -en, -ɑːkÉ™

Origin

Origin . Shaka is not a word in the Hawaiian language, which lacks the sound.

Full definition of shaka

Noun

1. 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

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