What does "shoots" mean?

1. (new plant growth) new parts of a plant that are just starting to grow above the ground. 2. (film or photo sessions) planned times when people take professional photos or film a movie. 3. (alright or okay) a way to say 'yes', 'okay', or 'of course' in Hawaii.

How do you use "shoots"?

Commonly used in Hawaii to signal agreement or to say goodbye.

shoots

n. · interj.

US //ˈʃuts// UK //ʃˈuːts// shoots

1 new plant growth (n.)
B1 Intermediate Science

new parts of a plant that are just starting to grow above the ground.

the first aerial parts of a plant to emerge from the seed or the ground, or new growth on an existing plant.

Example

In early spring, green shoots began to appear in the garden.

Example

The gardener carefully protected the tender green shoots from the late frost by covering them with a light layer of mulch.
2 film or photo sessions (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Theatre

planned times when people take professional photos or film a movie.

occasions or sessions during which professional photography or filmmaking takes place.

Example

The model had three different photo shoots scheduled for this week.

Example

The production manager coordinated several location shoots across the city to ensure the urban aesthetic remained consistent throughout the film.
- sessions
- filming

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3 alright or okay (interj.)
C1 Advanced Slang Dialect

a way to say 'yes', 'okay', or 'of course' in Hawaii.

a regional marker of agreement or affirmation equivalent to 'alright' or 'okay'.

Example

Want to go to the beach later? Shoots, let's go.

Example

When asked if he could help with the surfboard repairs, he simply replied, 'Shoots,' and grabbed his toolkit.

Usage

Commonly used in Hawaii to signal agreement or to say goodbye.
- no