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slippa
 n.— «The state’s struggling visitor industry hopes the Tourist in Chief’s obvious affection for slippas and shakas (Hawaiian slang for flip-flop sandals and a thumb-and-pinky salute) inspires more vacationers to follow his lead.» —“Hawaii invites visitors to experience Obama’s Oahu” by Laura Bly in Honolulu, Hawaii USA Today Jan. 22, 2009. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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