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ankle slapper
ankle slapper
[Sustantivo]

(surfing) a wave that is not very big or powerful, often resulting in a light or easy ride

ola pequeña, ola suave

ola pequeña, ola suave

Ex: That was just an ankle slapper, I barely had to paddle! 
to bag
to bag
[Verbo]

to make a decision to postpone something or to give up doing it

anular

anular

Ex: After months of planning, they decided to bag the idea of starting their own business due to financial concerns. 
beached
beached
[Adjetivo]

physically incapacitated or unable to move, typically as a result of overeating

clavado, inmovilizado

clavado, inmovilizado

Ex: After that huge Thanksgiving dinner, I was totally beached on the couch. 
beached whale
beached whale
[Sustantivo]

someone who is lying down or immobile, often due to overeating or laziness

ballena varada, foca varada

ballena varada, foca varada

Ex: After the buffet, I was like a beached whale, too full to move. 
benny
benny
[Sustantivo]

(surfing) used to describe someone, usually a non-surfer, who pretends to be experienced or knowledgeable about surfing by imitating the behavior, fashion, and language of surfers

pringao, wannabe

pringao, wannabe

Ex: That guy is such a benny, he's never even been on a surfboard! 
to [get] biffed

(surfing) to get knocked off one's board by a wave, often in a rough or unexpected way

Ex: He got biffed by that huge wave and wiped out completely. 
to [get] big air

(surfing) to catch a wave in such a way that one is launched high into the air while maintaining control and staying on the surfboard

Ex: The pro surfer managed to get big air during the competition, impressing the judges. 
to [blast] air

(surfing) to take complete control of the surfboard while reaching the top of a wave, often resulting in a sharp or impressive move

Ex: He managed to blast air right at the peak of the wave, showing off his skills. 
boardhead
boardhead
[Sustantivo]

a person who is deeply enthusiastic about surfing, often involved in the surf culture and lifestyle

un apasionado del surf, un adicto a la tabla

un apasionado del surf, un adicto a la tabla

Ex: That guy’s a total boardhead—he’s at the beach before sunrise every day. 
to body womp

(surfing) to ride waves on one's belly without using a surfboard

hacer bodysurf, surfear sobre el vientre

hacer bodysurf, surfear sobre el vientre

Ex: He loves to body womp when the waves are too small for his surfboard. 
bogus
bogus
[Adjetivo]

false, fake, or not genuine

falso, fingido

falso, fingido

Ex: The news report was bogus and had no real evidence to back it up. 
bucket of nugs

a large, powerful wave, typically one that barrels over and creates a hollow space inside the wave

Ex: The surfer managed to ride a massive bucket of nugs all the way to the shore. 
to bum on
to bum on
[Verbo]

to become angry or upset with someone or something, often over a minor issue

enfadarse con, molestarse con

enfadarse con, molestarse con

Ex: She really bummed on him when he forgot their anniversary. 
bummer
bummer
[Sustantivo]

a situation or event that causes disappointment or frustration

decepción, fastidio

decepción, fastidio

Ex: Missing the concert was a real bummer. 
to carve
to carve
[Verbo]

to surf extremely well, especially performing skilled and stylish turns or maneuvers on the wave

tallar, cortar

tallar, cortar

Ex: He can carve up the waves like a pro. 
casper
casper
[Sustantivo]

a very pale person, particularly when they're on the beach

un fantasma, una persona muy pálida

un fantasma, una persona muy pálida

Ex: Look at him, he's a total Casper with that sunburn! 
choiceamundo
choiceamundo
[Adjetivo]

of very high quality, superior, or outstanding in some way

de alta calidad, excepcional

de alta calidad, excepcional

Ex: This pizza is choiceamundo! 
comber
comber
[Sustantivo]

a long curling sea wave

ola rompiente, rodillo

ola rompiente, rodillo

dealing
dealing
[Sustantivo]

(surfing) excellent conditions where the waves keep coming one after another

condiciones excelentes, olas perfectas

condiciones excelentes, olas perfectas

Ex: The waves were dealing all morning, and I got some great rides. 
deep peak takeoff

a surfing technique where the surfer catches a wave at its steepest point, often from a deeper part of the wave, requiring precise timing and skill

Ex: He nailed a deep peak takeoff right at the critical part of the wave. 
to [get] finned

(surfing) to lose control on a surfboard when the fin unexpectedly catches the water, causing the surfer to fall or wipe out.

Ex: Get finned when you make a sharp turn. 
to flap
to flap
[Verbo]

to move one’s arms about in a clumsy or uncontrolled manner while surfing, often due to panic or lack of balance

aleteo, agitar

aleteo, agitar

Ex: He started to flap as he lost balance on the wave. 
glue foot
glue foot
[Sustantivo]

a surfer who rarely or never falls off their surfboard, often due to impressive balance and skill

pie de pegamento, as del surf

pie de pegamento, as del surf

Ex: That guy's a glue foot, he hasn’t wiped out in years. 
goob
goob
[Sustantivo]

someone who behaves in a silly or foolish way

tonto, bobo

tonto, bobo

Ex: Don't be such a goob, think before you speak! 
goofy foot
goofy foot
[Sustantivo]

a person who rides a surfboard with their right foot forward, as opposed to the more common position of having the left foot forward

un pie tonto, un surfista en posición inversa

un pie tonto, un surfista en posición inversa

Ex: He's a goofy foot surfer, so he always rides with his right foot forward. 
gremlin
gremlin
[Sustantivo]

a novice or inexperienced surfer

un novato o surfista inexperto, un principiante en el surf

un novato o surfista inexperto, un principiante en el surf

Ex: The gremlins at the surf school were struggling to catch their first wave. 
to grind
to grind
[Verbo]

to surfing aggressively, often with a focus on sharp, quick maneuvers or maintaining speed on the wave

triturar, surfear agresivamente

triturar, surfear agresivamente

Ex: He loves to grind the waves, always pushing himself to go faster. 
to hair out

to become scared or panicked, often at the last moment or during a tense situation

asustarse, entrar en pánico

asustarse, entrar en pánico

Ex: She almost had the perfect dive, but she started to hair out just before hitting the water. 
to [hang] five

to ride a surfboard with all five toes of one foot hanging over the front edge of the board, typically as a maneuver in surfing

Ex: He learned how to hang five after months of practice. 
to [hang] ten

to surf toward the front of the surfboard so that the toes of both feet are hanging over the edge of the board

Ex: He was able to hang ten on the biggest wave of the day. 
happening
happening
[Adjetivo]

used to describe something that is terrific, exciting, or trendy

increíble, a la moda

increíble, a la moda

Ex: The concert last night was absolutely happening! 
to hit
to hit
[Verbo]

to satisfy or please greatly, often used to describe something that is very successful or well-received

satisfacer, ser un éxito

satisfacer, ser un éxito

Ex: That new restaurant really hit the spot! 
honker
honker
[Sustantivo]

an extremely large wave, typically in surfing contexts

ola gigante, monstruo

ola gigante, monstruo

Ex: A honker rose behind the surfers near the outer reef. 
hot dog
hot dog
[Sustantivo]

someone who performs dangerous stunts to attract attention to himself

temerario, fanfarrón

temerario, fanfarrón

in-the-tube forward 360

a surfing maneuver where the rider spins their board 360 degrees while inside the barrel of the wave

Ex: He pulled off an in-the-tube forward 360, impressing everyone on the beach. 
to [kill] it
to kill it
[Frase]

to excel at doing something

dale

dale

Ex: Chris kills it on drums. 
live
live
[Adjetivo]

full of liveliness or enthusiasm

animado, vivo

animado, vivo

Ex: The party was so live that everyone stayed until dawn. 
to mac
to mac
[Verbo]

to eat voraciously or quickly, often with enthusiasm

devorar, engullir

devorar, engullir

Ex: He mac'd down the entire pizza in just a few minutes. 
to [get] macked

(surfing) to get hit hard by a huge wave, often resulting in a wipeout

Ex: He paddled too late and got macked by a massive set. 
macker
macker
[Sustantivo]

(surfing) a huge wave, often powerful and intimidating

ola gigante, monstruo marino

ola gigante, monstruo marino

Ex: That was a total macker—I barely made it out alive! 
to milk
to milk
[Verbo]

to extract the maximum benefit or advantage from a situation,

sacar provecho, explotar

sacar provecho, explotar

Ex: He milked the opportunity for all it was worth, securing multiple contracts. 
mushburgers
mushburgers
[Sustantivo]

(surfing) poorly shaped waves with no tube and no power, making them undesirable for surfing

olas blandas, olas sin forma

olas blandas, olas sin forma

Ex: We paddled out, but all we got were mushburgers—total waste of a session. 
to [get] nailed

(surfing) to get pounded or forcefully hit by a wave, often resulting in a wipeout while surfing

Ex: I hesitated on the drop and got nailed by the next set. 
nectar
nectar
[Adjetivo]

extremely beautiful, excellent, or highly desirable, often used to describe perfect waves, stunning scenery, or an ideal experience

divino, fabuloso

divino, fabuloso

Ex: That wave was absolutely nectar—smooth and glassy! 
nose ride
nose ride
[Sustantivo]

(surfing) the act of riding the front part of the surfboard while maintaining balance and control

paseo de nariz, equilibrio en la nariz

paseo de nariz, equilibrio en la nariz

Ex: He's practicing his nose ride technique for the competition. 
to [get] pounded

(surfing) to be forcefully hit or overwhelmed by a wave, often resulting in being knocked underwater or struggling to regain control while surfing

Ex: I tried to duck dive, but I still got pounded by that set. 
pounder
pounder
[Sustantivo]

a huge, powerful wave, often used in the context of surfing or describing intense ocean conditions

ola poderosa, oleaje intenso

ola poderosa, oleaje intenso

Ex: The surfers were excited to ride the pounder that was coming toward the shore. 
to pump
to pump
[Verbo]

(surfing) waves that are consistently strong, powerful, and ideal for surfing

bombear, estar a tope

bombear, estar a tope

Ex: The waves are absolutely pumping today—let’s hit the water! 
raw
raw
[Adjetivo]

used to describe something that is fantastic, incredible, or highly impressive

increíble, impresionante

increíble, impresionante

Ex: That new track is absolutely raw—I've had it on repeat all day! 
righteous
righteous
[Adjetivo]

used to describe something that is fantastic, impressive, or extremely enjoyable

increíble, impresionante

increíble, impresionante

Ex: That was a righteous guitar solo—pure magic! 
to [rip] it up

to perform with great energy, enthusiasm, or skill, often in sports, music, or partying

Ex: The band ripped it up on stage last night—the crowd went wild! 
shaka
shaka
[Sustantivo]

a widely recognized hand gesture among surfers, made by extending the thumb and pinky while curling the other fingers, symbolizing relaxation, positivity, or approval

un shaka, un gesto shaka

un shaka, un gesto shaka

Ex: He threw up a shaka after catching an awesome wave. 
to [shoot] the curl

(surfing) to ride a surfboard inside the hollow part of a breaking wave

Ex: He expertly shot the curl, disappearing into the barrel before emerging cleanly. 
to [skin] it
to skin it
[Frase]

to do something while completely or partially naked

Ex: He lost a bet and had to skin it across the beach. 
to stack
to stack
[Verbo]

to be doing extremely well, often in terms of success, skill, or performance

destacar, triunfar

destacar, triunfar

Ex: He's been stacking ever since he landed that new job. 
to [take] gas

(surfing) to get hit hard or wiped out, especially by a powerful force like a wave

Ex: He tried to drop in on that massive wave but took gas immediately. 
to [talk] to the seals

to vomit, especially after being overwhelmed by rough ocean conditions

Ex: After that brutal wipeout, he paddled back out only to talk to the seals. 
taste
taste
[Adjetivo]

(surfing) used to describe something amazing, beautiful, or highly impressive, often in the context of surfing

pura clase, impresionante

pura clase, impresionante

Ex: That wave was pure taste—perfect shape and power. 
to toad
to toad
[Verbo]

(surfing) to get thrashed or heavily pummeled by a wave, typically resulting in a wipeout

ser aplastado, ser machacado

ser aplastado, ser machacado

Ex: I got toaded on that last set—couldn’t recover in time. 
tube spit
tube spit
[Sustantivo]

(surfing) the powerful rush of water and air that comes from a wave’s tube, often when a surfer is inside the barrel, causing a dramatic spray or mist

chorro de tubo, rociado de tubo

chorro de tubo, rociado de tubo

Ex: He managed to ride the wave perfectly and got an epic tube spit at the end. 
wag
wag
[Sustantivo]

a witty amusing person who makes jokes

bromista, chistoso

bromista, chistoso

zipper
zipper
[Sustantivo]

(surfing) a wave that rises and breaks rapidly, often in a fast-moving, linear fashion, resembling the motion of a zipper

cremallera, ola relámpago

cremallera, ola relámpago

Ex: I caught a zipper this morning; it broke so fast I barely had time to react. 
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