hakas

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A form of haka — A group dance of New Zealand's Māori people featuring rhythmic chanting, vigorous facial and arm movements, and foot stamping. Traditionally a war dance, today it is also performed to welcome guests, as a mark of respect at occasions such as commemorations and funerals, as a challenge to opposing teams at sports events, and for artistic purposes.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of haka.
verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of haka

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

shakakashaAkashSakhaKhasaaksha
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APA

hakas. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hakas

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