shaka

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

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".

Usage notes

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

Etymology
From. Compare 🇨🇬.

Noun

 * 1) joke, prank

Etymology
From.

Noun

 * 1) joke (thing said to amuse)

Verb

 * 1) want
 * 2) look for, seek

Etymology
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Noun
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 * 1) doubt
 * 2) worry
 * 3)  error

Related terms

 * -shuku

Etymology
Borrowed from.

Noun

 * 1) shark