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Il libro Street Talk 2 - Uno Sguardo più da Vicino: Lezione 10

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ankle slapper
[sostantivo]

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

ondina, piccola onda

ondina, piccola onda

Ex: Don't expect much from the swell, it's all ankle slappers out there.Non aspettarti molto dal mare, ci sono solo **onde piccole** là fuori.
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to bag
[Verbo]

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

annulare

annulare

Ex: He was excited about pursuing a career in acting , but after a few failed auditions , he decided to bag the idea .
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beached
[aggettivo]

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

bloccato, immobilizzato

bloccato, immobilizzato

Ex: We were all beached after the all-you-can-eat buffet.Eravamo tutti **incagliati** dopo il buffet tutto quello che puoi mangiare.
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beached whale
[sostantivo]

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

balena spiaggiata, foca spiaggiata

balena spiaggiata, foca spiaggiata

Ex: I feel like a beached whale after that last-minute binge .Mi sento come una **balena spiaggiata** dopo quell'abbuffata dell'ultimo minuto.
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benny
[sostantivo]

(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

sfigato, wannabe

sfigato, wannabe

Ex: Stop being a benny and just go take a lesson if you want to surf .Smetti di essere un **benny** e vai semplicemente a prendere una lezione se vuoi fare surf.
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(surfing) to get knocked off one's board by a wave, often in a rough or unexpected way

Ex: Watch out , you get biffed if you 're not careful on this part of the break .
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(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: That was an insane trick!
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(surfing) to take complete control of the surfboard while reaching the top of a wave, often resulting in a sharp or impressive move

Ex: I ’ve never seen blast air like that ; it was pure perfection .
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boardhead
[sostantivo]

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

un appassionato di surf, un drogato della tavola

un appassionato di surf, un drogato della tavola

Ex: Every boardhead dreams of surfing in Hawaii at least once.Ogni **boardhead** sogna di fare surf alle Hawaii almeno una volta.
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(surfing) to ride waves on one's belly without using a surfboard

fare bodysurf, surfare sulla pancia

fare bodysurf, surfare sulla pancia

Ex: After the surfboard snapped, he just went for a body womp to make the most of the waves.Dopo che la tavola da surf si è rotta, ha semplicemente fatto un **body womp** per sfruttare al meglio le onde.
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bogus
[aggettivo]

false, fake, or not genuine

falso, fasullo

falso, fasullo

Ex: The email I received was bogus, pretending to be from my bank .L'email che ho ricevuto era **fasulla**, fingendo di provenire dalla mia banca.
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a large, powerful wave, typically one that barrels over and creates a hollow space inside the wave

Ex: She wiped out after getting caught in the heart of bucket of nugs.
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to bum on
[Verbo]

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

arrabbiarsi con, incavolarsi con

arrabbiarsi con, incavolarsi con

Ex: She bummed on her friends after they made fun of her outfit .Lei **si è arrabbiata** con i suoi amici dopo che hanno preso in giro il suo abbigliamento.
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bummer
[sostantivo]

an experience that is irritating or frustrating or disappointing

delusione, seccatura

delusione, seccatura

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to carve
[Verbo]

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

intagliare, tagliare

intagliare, tagliare

Ex: You should watch how they carve— it ’s like they ’re one with the ocean .Dovresti vedere come **surfano**—è come se fossero uno con l'oceano.
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casper
[sostantivo]

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

un fantasma, una persona molto pallida

un fantasma, una persona molto pallida

Ex: We were joking that my friend was the Casper of the group because he avoided the sun all day .Scherzavamo dicendo che il mio amico era il **Casper** del gruppo perché evitava il sole tutto il giorno.
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choiceamundo
[aggettivo]

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

di alta qualità, eccezionale

di alta qualità, eccezionale

Ex: This concert is going to be choiceamundo, I can feel it.Questo concerto sarà **choiceamundo**, lo sento.
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comber
[sostantivo]

a long curling sea wave

onda frangente, cavallone

onda frangente, cavallone

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dealing
[sostantivo]

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

condizioni eccellenti, onde perfette

condizioni eccellenti, onde perfette

Ex: It was a perfect day for surfingthe waves kept dealing non-stop.Era una giornata perfetta per il surf—le onde continuavano a **arrivare** senza sosta.
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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 ’s known for deep peak takeoff ability , always finding the steepest part of the wave .
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(surfing) to lose control on a surfboard when the fin unexpectedly catches the water, causing the surfer to fall or wipe out.

Ex: You could get finned if you ’re too aggressive with your movements .
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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

sbattere, agitare

sbattere, agitare

Ex: The guy in front of me was flapping like crazy before wiping out .Il ragazzo davanti a me **sbatteva** le braccia come un matto prima di cadere.
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glue foot
[sostantivo]

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

piede incollato, asso della tavola

piede incollato, asso della tavola

Ex: I ’m still learning , but I hope to be a glue foot someday .Sto ancora imparando, ma spero di diventare un **piede di colla** un giorno.
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goob
[sostantivo]

someone who behaves in a silly or foolish way

sciocco, stupido

sciocco, stupido

Ex: Stop being a goob and help me out with this project .Smetti di essere un **goob** e aiutami con questo progetto.
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goofy foot
[sostantivo]

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

piede sbagliato, surfista in posizione inversa

piede sbagliato, surfista in posizione inversa

Ex: She’s a goofy foot, but she still shreds the waves like a pro.Lei è un **goofy foot**, ma continua a dominare le onde come una professionista.
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gremlin
[sostantivo]

a novice or inexperienced surfer

un novizio o surfista inesperto, un principiante nel surf

un novizio o surfista inesperto, un principiante nel surf

Ex: Even the gremlins in the surf group can sometimes surprise us with their progress .Anche i **gremlin** nel gruppo di surf a volte possono sorprenderci con i loro progressi.
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to grind
[Verbo]

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

macinare, surfare in modo aggressivo

macinare, surfare in modo aggressivo

Ex: That’s how you grindsharp turns and full power through the wave!Ecco come si **grinda**—curve strette e piena potenza attraverso l'onda !
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to become scared or panicked, often at the last moment or during a tense situation

andare nel panico, spaventarsi

andare nel panico, spaventarsi

Ex: I was fine up until the final exam , then I just started to hair out.Stavo bene fino all'esame finale, poi ho iniziato a **farmi prendere dal panico**.
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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 loves hang five when he 's cruising along the longest waves .
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to surf toward the front of the surfboard so that the toes of both feet are hanging over the edge of the board

Ex: The surfer performed a hang ten before dropping into the wave .
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happening
[aggettivo]

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

fantastico, trendy

fantastico, trendy

Ex: This new movie is so happeningeveryone's talking about it!Questo nuovo film è così **di tendenza**—tutti ne parlano!
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to hit
[Verbo]

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

soddisfare, riscuotere un grande successo

soddisfare, riscuotere un grande successo

Ex: The holiday decorations hit a nostalgic note for many people.Le decorazioni festive **hanno colpito** una nota nostalgica per molte persone.
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honker
[sostantivo]

an extremely large wave, typically in surfing contexts

onda gigante, mostro

onda gigante, mostro

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hot dog
[sostantivo]

someone who performs dangerous stunts to attract attention to himself

temerario, esibizionista

temerario, esibizionista

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

Ex: Getting the timing right for an in-the-tube forward 360 takes years of practice.
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to kill it
[Frase]

to excel at doing something

lacrima

lacrima

Ex: kills it on drums .
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live
[aggettivo]

full of liveliness or enthusiasm

animato, vivace

animato, vivace

Ex: The playground was live with children playing and laughing .Il parco giochi era **vivo** con bambini che giocavano e ridevano.
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to mac
[Verbo]

to eat voraciously or quickly, often with enthusiasm

divorare, ingurgitare

divorare, ingurgitare

Ex: We mac'd on those burgers before heading back to the beach.Abbiamo **divorato** quegli hamburger prima di tornare in spiaggia.
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(surfing) to get hit hard by a huge wave, often resulting in a wipeout

Ex: I wiped out so bad, I swear I got macked straight into the reef.
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macker
[sostantivo]

(surfing) a huge wave, often powerful and intimidating

onda mostruosa, marea gigante

onda mostruosa, marea gigante

Ex: Dude , that macker was at least double overhead !Ragazzo, quell'**onda gigante** era almeno il doppio dell'altezza di una persona!
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to milk
[Verbo]

to extract the maximum benefit or advantage from a situation,

trarre profitto, sfruttare

trarre profitto, sfruttare

Ex: The negotiator milked the competitor ’s desperation to secure a better deal .Il negoziatore ha **sfruttato** la disperazione del concorrente per assicurarsi un affare migliore.
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mushburgers
[sostantivo]

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

onde molli, onde senza forma

onde molli, onde senza forma

Ex: We drove an hour to surf , and all we got were sloppy mushburgers.Abbiamo guidato un'ora per fare surf, e tutto ciò che abbiamo ottenuto sono state **onde informe e senza potenza**.
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(surfing) to get pounded or forcefully hit by a wave, often resulting in a wipeout while surfing

Ex: Watch out for the shore break , or youget nailed before you even get out .
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nectar
[aggettivo]

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

divino, favoloso

divino, favoloso

Ex: Waking up to offshore winds and a swell lining up perfectly?Svegliarsi con venti offshore e un'onda che si allinea perfettamente? È **nettare**.
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nose ride
[sostantivo]

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

cavalcata sul naso, equilibrio sul naso

cavalcata sul naso, equilibrio sul naso

Ex: He 's known for his stylish nose rides in competitions .È noto per i suoi **nose ride** eleganti nelle competizioni.
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(surfing) to be forcefully hit or overwhelmed by a wave, often resulting in being knocked underwater or struggling to regain control while surfing

Ex: She took off too late and got absolutely pounded by that closeout.
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pounder
[sostantivo]

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

onda potente, marcia

onda potente, marcia

Ex: As soon as the pounder hit , the surfers scrambled to catch the perfect wave .Appena il **mastodontico** ha colpito, i surfisti si sono affrettati a catturare l'onda perfetta.
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to pump
[Verbo]

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

pompare, essere al massimo

pompare, essere al massimo

Ex: Nothing beats the thrill of surfing when the ocean is really pumping.Niente batte l'emozione del surf quando l'oceano è davvero **pompante**.
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raw
[aggettivo]

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

incredibile, impressionante

incredibile, impressionante

Ex: Her vocals are raw, full of emotion and power .Le sue vocali sono **grezze**, piene di emozione e potenza.
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righteous
[aggettivo]

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

fantastico, impressionante

fantastico, impressionante

Ex: The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely righteous.La vista dalla cima della montagna era assolutamente **fantastica**.
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to perform with great energy, enthusiasm, or skill, often in sports, music, or partying

Ex: ripped it up on the dance floor like pros .
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shaka
[sostantivo]

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

uno shaka, un gesto shaka

uno shaka, un gesto shaka

Ex: He gave a shaka to the locals as a sign of respect .Ha fatto un **shaka** ai locali come segno di rispetto.
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(surfing) to ride a surfboard inside the hollow part of a breaking wave

Ex: Nothing beats the thrill shooting the curl at sunrise .
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to skin it
[Frase]

to do something while completely or partially naked

Ex: The hikers found a secluded spot and decided skin it in the river .
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to stack
[Verbo]

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

eccellere, risplendere

eccellere, risplendere

Ex: The band 's new album is stacking on the charts .Il nuovo album della band **sta scalando** le classifiche.
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(surfing) to get hit hard or wiped out, especially by a powerful force like a wave

Ex: If you don’t time your takeoff right, you’re gonna take gas.
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to vomit, especially after being overwhelmed by rough ocean conditions

Ex: I told you not to eat that gas station sushi before surfingnow you’re talking to the seals.
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taste
[aggettivo]

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

puro stile, impressionante

puro stile, impressionante

Ex: The lineup was empty, offshore breeze, and glassytotal taste.La fila era vuota, brezza offshore, e vitrea—**gusto** totale.
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to toad
[Verbo]

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

essere travolto, essere schiacciato

essere travolto, essere schiacciato

Ex: After getting toaded, he was just laughing and paddling back out.Dopo essere stato **toadato**, non fece altro che ridere e pagaiare per tornare fuori.
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tube spit
[sostantivo]

(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

getto del tubo, spruzzo del tubo

getto del tubo, spruzzo del tubo

Ex: I could n’t believe the tube spit I saw — so much water flying through the air !Non potevo credere allo **spruzzo del tubo** che ho visto—così tanta acqua che vola in aria!
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wag
[sostantivo]

a witty amusing person who makes jokes

buffone, spiritoso

buffone, spiritoso

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zipper
[sostantivo]

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

chiusura lampo, onda lampo

chiusura lampo, onda lampo

Ex: The zipper did n’t offer much time , but the ride was exhilarating .La **cerniera** non ha offerto molto tempo, ma il viaggio è stato esilarante.
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