Shaka
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʃɑːkə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shaka is a noun meaning 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.
Meaning
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.
Example Sentences
US President-elect Obama flashes the 'shaka' before he greets a crowd […]
Greet someone with the slang, “Howzit?” and say goodbye with a flash of the “shaka” sign (fist closed, thumb and pinky extended) and you have established your credibility with Hawaii natives.
Word Forms
- shakas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include zulu, thumbs up, handshape, hand signal, point, shadda.
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