What does “shoots” mean?

Meaning and local context

shoots means Okay, agreed, goodbye, or let’s do it. in Honolulu and Hawaii local language. A flexible informal Hawaiʻi expression whose meaning follows tone and position.

How it is used

It can confirm a plan or close a conversation. One example is “Shoots, see you tomorrow.”, which corresponds to “Okay, see you tomorrow.” in plain English.

Example interpretation

A second example is “We meet at six? Shoots.”, where the same local sense is expressed as “Shall we meet at six? Agreed.”. Reading both examples together helps distinguish this regional meaning from other possible readings of the word or phrase.

Tone and register

Use naturally and avoid exaggerated imitation. This caution is part of understanding “shoots”: the definition tells you what it means, while the surrounding situation and tone help you judge whether using it yourself is appropriate.