noun
shaka
SHAH-kuh
noun
1
A friendly hand gesture — thumb and little finger extended, middle fingers curled in — used to say hello, goodbye, or "all good".
"The surfer gave a shaka as he paddled out."
How to Use Shaka
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe laid-back "hang loose" hand sign associated with surf and beach culture.
Word Forms
shakas plural
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Etymology
Origin uncertain; despite its strong Hawaiian associations, "shaka" is not actually a native Hawaiian word.