shaka

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At one point, Mr. Obama flashed a pinkie and thumb salute, known as a shaka sign, to the band from the Punahou School in Hawaii, his alma mater. google.

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  • And yet this very significant outpouring of both rage and solidarity was only seen by the people passing by during evening rush hour, many of whom showed enthusiastic support by honking, or throwing a shaka, thumbs up, or peace sign. —  AfterDowningStreet.org - Bush-Cheney Trials in '09
  • One day, the president-elect flashed the friendly "shaka" sign, shaking his pinky and thumb in a local surfing gesture. —  msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines
  • But 10 days ago, a smiling Lingle was posing side-by-side with President Obama as they offered a friendly Hawaiian "hang loose" gesture known as a "shaka" for a photo taken by Guam Gov. —  TheState.com: The Buzz
  • A huge shaka and near perfect kono from Frans still weren't enough to topple Otaegui, who was pushing the level up with each heat he sailed. —  Sail-World.com USA Latest News
  • I sometimes find myself getting mad for being polite because someone isn't couretous enough to shaka or wave "thanks".
 

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