One rainbow shave ice, please

Meaning: shaved ice dessert with flavored syrup

Pronunciation: shave ICE

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Meaning

• shaved ice dessert with flavored syrup

"One rainbow shave ice, please" means "shaved ice dessert with flavored syrup" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

"One rainbow shave ice, please" is pronounced "shave ICE". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

"One rainbow shave ice, please" is a food expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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