Hawaiian locals use the shaka for various meanings, like ":all right":, ":cool":, ":smooth":, etc. Residents of states other than Hawaii who use the shaka may describe it as meaning ":hang loose":. It is also used to convey what locals in Hawai'i call the ":Aloha Spirit,": a gesture of friendship and understanding between the various ethnic cultures that reside within Hawai'i. It can also be used to signal a ":hello":, ":goodbye":, ": 'till next time":, ":take care":, ":Alright!":