shaka

/ˈʃɑːkə/

Definitions

1. noun

A gesture of friendship or peace, typically made by extending the middle and ring fingers while keeping the other fingers down, originating from the Hawaiian Islands.

“He flashed a shaka at me when he saw me driving by.”

2. verb

To gesture with the middle and ring fingers, as a sign of friendship or peace.

“He shaked at his friends as they walked by.”

Synonyms

  • greeting
  • handshake

Antonyms

  • disrespect
  • offense