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Hawaiian shirt

noun

a short-sleeved, loose-fitting, open-collar shirt originally worn in Hawaii, made of lightweight fabric printed in colorful, often bold designs of flowers, leaves, birds, beaches, etc.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Hawaiian shirt¹

First recorded in 1950–55

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But if you’re wearing a Hawaiian shirt, you’re here to have a good time.

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They remember the comedian that wears the Hawaiian shirt.

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That’s why every single special I’m wearing a Hawaiian shirt, shorts, and then with time the Kangol hat started happening so right now it’s part of the style.

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Stafford was tired and terse in the wake of defeat, wearing a Hawaiian shirt that was far more festive than his mood.

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Favata was famous for throwing lavish parties at his Yorba Linda home, including one party where Garvey, clad in a Hawaiian shirt and khakis, was shown in photos mingling with clients.

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Hawaiian Pidgin Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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