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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

onda piccola, onda leggera

onda piccola, onda leggera

Ex: Don't expect much from the swell, it's all ankle slappers out there.
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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 bag the idea .
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beached
[aggettivo]

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

arenato, spiaggiato

arenato, spiaggiato

Ex: We were all beached after the all-you-can-eat buffet.
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beached whale
[sostantivo]

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

balena arenata, balena spiaggiata

balena arenata, balena spiaggiata

Ex: I feel like beached whale after that last-minute binge .
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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

finto surfista, poser

finto surfista, poser

Ex: Stop being benny and just go take a lesson if you want to 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

surfista, appassionato di surf

surfista, appassionato di surf

Ex: Every boardhead dreams of surfing in Hawaii at least once.
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(surfing) to ride waves on one's belly without using a surfboard

fare body womp, body wompare

fare body womp, body wompare

Ex: After the surfboard snapped, he just went for a body womp to make the most of the waves.
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bogus
[aggettivo]

false, fake, or not genuine

falso, ingannevole

falso, ingannevole

Ex: The email I received bogus, pretending to be from my bank .
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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

stizzire, innervosire

stizzire, innervosire

Ex: bummed on her friends after they made fun of her outfit .
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bummer
[sostantivo]

an experience that is irritating or frustrating or disappointing

delusione, peccato

delusione, peccato

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to carve
[Verbo]

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

fendere, scolpire

fendere, scolpire

Ex: You should watch how carve— it ’s like they ’re one with the ocean .
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casper
[sostantivo]

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

un Casper, una persona pallida

un Casper, una persona pallida

Ex: We were joking that my friend was Casper of the group because he avoided the sun all day .
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choiceamundo
[aggettivo]

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

eccellente, superiore

eccellente, superiore

Ex: This concert is going to be choiceamundo, I can feel it.
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comber
[sostantivo]

a long curling sea wave

onda arricciata, cresta dell'onda

onda arricciata, cresta dell'onda

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dealing
[sostantivo]

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

ottimo surf, condizioni ideali

ottimo surf, condizioni ideali

Ex: It was a perfect day for surfing—the waves kept dealing non-stop.
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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 his 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, agitarci

sbattere, agitarci

Ex: The guy in front of me flapping like crazy before wiping out .
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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 di colla, piede adesivo

piede di colla, piede adesivo

Ex: I ’m still learning , but I hope to be glue foot someday .
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goob
[sostantivo]

someone who behaves in a silly or foolish way

sciocco, stupido

sciocco, stupido

Ex: Stop being goob and help me out with this project .
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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

surfer con piede destro, surfista goofy foot

surfer con piede destro, surfista goofy foot

Ex: She’s a goofy foot, but she still shreds the waves like a pro.
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gremlin
[sostantivo]

a novice or inexperienced surfer

novellino, principiante

novellino, principiante

Ex: Even the gremlins in the surf group can sometimes surprise us with their progress.
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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, frantumare

macinare, frantumare

Ex: That’s how you grind—sharp turns and full power through the wave!
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to become scared or panicked, often at the last moment or during a tense situation

farsi prendere dal panico, scoprire il fiato

farsi prendere dal panico, scoprire il fiato

Ex: I was fine up until the final exam , then I just started hair out.
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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, alla moda

fantastico, alla moda

Ex: This new movie is so happening—everyone's talking about it!
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to hit
[Verbo]

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

essere un successone, colpire nel segno

essere un successone, colpire nel segno

Ex: The holiday decorations hit a nostalgic note for many people.
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honker
[sostantivo]

an extremely large wave, typically in surfing contexts

onda gigantesca, onda enorme

onda gigantesca, onda enorme

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hot dog
[sostantivo]

someone who performs dangerous stunts to attract attention to himself

fannullone, spavaldo

fannullone, spavaldo

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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

vivace, animato

vivace, animato

Ex: The playground live with children playing and laughing .
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to mac
[Verbo]

to eat voraciously or quickly, often with enthusiasm

mangiare voracemente, divorare

mangiare voracemente, divorare

Ex: We mac'd on those burgers before heading back to the beach.
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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 gigante, mangione

onda gigante, mangione

Ex: Dude , macker was at least double overhead !
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to milk
[Verbo]

to extract the maximum benefit or advantage from a situation,

sfruttare, capitalizzare

sfruttare, capitalizzare

Ex: The milked the competitor ’s desperation to secure a better deal .
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mushburgers
[sostantivo]

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

onde molli, fenomeni ondosi scadenti

onde molli, fenomeni ondosi scadenti

Ex: We drove an hour to surf , and all we got were mushburgers.
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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

necaro, eccezionale

necaro, eccezionale

Ex: Waking up to offshore winds and a swell lining up perfectly?
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nose ride
[sostantivo]

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

naso di surf, cavalcata col naso

naso di surf, cavalcata col naso

Ex: He 's known for his nose rides in competitions .
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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

ondata poderosa, monte d'acqua

ondata poderosa, monte d'acqua

Ex: As soon as pounder hit , the surfers scrambled to catch the perfect wave .
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to pump
[Verbo]

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

essere onda ideale, essere onda potente

essere onda ideale, essere onda potente

Ex: Nothing beats the thrill of surfing when the ocean is really pumping.
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raw
[aggettivo]

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

fantastico, incredibile

fantastico, incredibile

Ex: Her vocals raw, full of emotion and power .
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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 righteous.
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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

shaka, gesto shaka

shaka, gesto shaka

Ex: He gave shaka to the locals as a sign of respect .
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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

avere successo, eccellere

avere successo, eccellere

Ex: The band 's new album stacking on the charts .
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(surfing) to get hit hard or wiped out, especially by a powerful force like a wave

prendere gas, essere colpito da una onda

prendere gas, essere colpito da una onda

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 surfing—now 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

gusto, stile

gusto, stile

Ex: The lineup was empty, offshore breeze, and glassy—total taste.
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to toad
[Verbo]

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

essere sbattuto, essere preso da un'onda

essere sbattuto, essere preso da un'onda

Ex: After getting toaded, he was just laughing and paddling back out.
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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 dalla tubazione, spruzzo dal tubo

getto dalla tubazione, spruzzo dal tubo

Ex: I could n’t believe tube spit I saw — so much water flying through the air !
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wag
[sostantivo]

a witty amusing person who makes jokes

spiritoso, bon vivant

spiritoso, bon vivant

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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

zipper, onda a zip

zipper, onda a zip

Ex: zipper did n’t offer much time , but the ride was exhilarating .
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