A parting word, as in "Good-bye," or "Until we meet again." Hawaiian in origin, it was popularized by author and gonzo journalistHunter S. Thompson, who used it frequently in his columns and diatribes. People mistakenly credit it to later sources, such as Adam Carolla, but these people are all fifteen.
A greeting or salutation for non-hawaiians who wish they were hawaiian. Its a sad, sorry reach into the depth of humanity to find one phrase that hasnt been over used by blonde american teens.