Shaka Zulu

Definition

A delightfully obscure 1980s expression meaning cool, hip, or funky, popularized by the 1988 Tom Hanks film 'Punchline.' It's cultural appropriation meets outdated slang in a time capsule of questionable taste. Using this unironically today will either make you seem endearingly retro or like someone who just emerged from a 35-year coma.

Example Usage

That vintage bomber jacket you scored is very Shaka Zulu, my friend.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Shaka%20Zulu&defid=2612189)

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