shave ice
Meaning: shaved ice dessert with flavored syrup
Pronunciation: shave ICE
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Meaning
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shaved ice dessert with flavored syrup
Usage: Popular Hawaiian dessert
Examples
"One rainbow shave ice, please"
Origin & Cultural Context
Origin: English/Japanese
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "shave ice" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"shave ice" means "shaved ice dessert with flavored syrup" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Popular Hawaiian dessert.
How do you pronounce "shave ice"?
"shave ice" is pronounced "shave ICE". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "shave ice" in a sentence?
Example: "One rainbow shave ice, please"
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