shave ice
Meaning: shaved ice dessert with flavored syrup
Usage: A popular Hawaiian dessert made of finely shaved ice with flavored syrups.
"One rainbow shave ice, please"
"Let's go get shave ice!"
"I like shave ice wit' ice cream."
Origin: A dessert that reflects the influence of Japanese kakigori and has become a quintessential Hawaiian treat.
What does "shave ice" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"shave ice" means "shaved ice dessert with flavored syrup" in Hawaiian Pidgin. A popular Hawaiian dessert made of finely shaved ice with flavored syrups..
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?
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