It really is a lot more of a shake backwards and forwards – twisting the wrist by pivoting during the elbow…and it really is done palm facing in toward the body.

The Shaka Sign

The shaka means “hang loose, ” be patient while you’re waiting around for your items to ship! Public domain photo. Image is in public places domain.

Initially it might have begun off to be described as a fist together with your thumb and pinky little little finger extended – just as if waving (palm out),