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ankle slapper
[substantiv]

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

val mic, val ușor

val mic, val ușor

Ex: Don't expect much from the swell, it's all ankle slappers out there.Nu te aștepta la prea mult de la valuri, sunt doar **valuri mici** acolo.
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to bag
[verb]

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

abandona, amâna

abandona, amâna

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
[adjectiv]

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

blocat, imobilizat

blocat, imobilizat

Ex: We were all beached after the all-you-can-eat buffet.Am fost cu toții **eșuați** după bufetul all-you-can-eat.
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beached whale
[substantiv]

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

balenă eșuată, focă eșuată

balenă eșuată, focă eșuată

Ex: I feel like a beached whale after that last-minute binge .Mă simt ca o **balenă eşuată** după acel exces de mâncare de ultim moment.
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benny
[substantiv]

(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

fals, wannabe

fals, wannabe

Ex: Stop being a benny and just go take a lesson if you want to surf .Încetează să fii un **benny** și du-te pur și simplu să iei o lecție dacă vrei să faci 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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to blast air
[frază]

(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
[substantiv]

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

un pasionat de surf, un dependent de placă

un pasionat de surf, un dependent de placă

Ex: Every boardhead dreams of surfing in Hawaii at least once.Fiecare **boardhead** visează să facă surf în Hawaii cel puțin o dată.
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(surfing) to ride waves on one's belly without using a surfboard

a face bodysurf, a surfă pe burtă

a face bodysurf, a surfă pe burtă

Ex: After the surfboard snapped, he just went for a body womp to make the most of the waves.După ce placa de surf s-a rupt, el a făcut pur și simplu un **body womp** pentru a profita la maximum de valuri.
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bogus
[adjectiv]

false, fake, or not genuine

fals, falsificat

fals, falsificat

Ex: The email I received was bogus, pretending to be from my bank .E-mailul pe care l-am primit a fost **fals**, pretinzând că este de la banca mea.
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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
[verb]

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

se enerva pe, se supăra pe

se enerva pe, se supăra pe

Ex: She bummed on her friends after they made fun of her outfit .Ea **s-a supărat** pe prietenii ei după ce au râs de ținuta ei.
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bummer
[substantiv]

an experience that is irritating or frustrating or disappointing

dezamăgire, frustrare

dezamăgire, frustrare

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to carve
[verb]

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

sculpta, tăia

sculpta, tăia

Ex: You should watch how they carve— it ’s like they ’re one with the ocean .Ar trebui să vezi cum **surfează**—e ca și cum ar fi unul cu oceanul.
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casper
[substantiv]

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

un fantomă, o persoană foarte palidă

un fantomă, o persoană foarte palidă

Ex: We were joking that my friend was the Casper of the group because he avoided the sun all day .Glumeam că prietenul meu era **Casper** grupului pentru că evita soarele toată ziua.
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choiceamundo
[adjectiv]

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

de înaltă calitate, excepțional

de înaltă calitate, excepțional

Ex: This concert is going to be choiceamundo, I can feel it.Acest concert va fi **choiceamundo**, îl pot simți.
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comber
[substantiv]

a long curling sea wave

val frângând, val mare

val frângând, val mare

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dealing
[substantiv]

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

condiții excelente, valuri perfecte

condiții excelente, valuri perfecte

Ex: It was a perfect day for surfingthe waves kept dealing non-stop.A fost o zi perfectă pentru surf—valurile nu încetau să **vină**.
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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
[verb]

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

flutura, bate

flutura, bate

Ex: The guy in front of me was flapping like crazy before wiping out .Tipul din fața mea **flutura** brațele ca nebunul înainte să cadă.
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glue foot
[substantiv]

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

picior lipicios, asul plăcii

picior lipicios, asul plăcii

Ex: I ’m still learning , but I hope to be a glue foot someday .Încă învăț, dar sper să devin un **picior de lipici** într-o zi.
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goob
[substantiv]

someone who behaves in a silly or foolish way

prost, tâmpit

prost, tâmpit

Ex: Stop being a goob and help me out with this project .Încetează să fii un **goob** și ajută-mă cu acest proiect.
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goofy foot
[substantiv]

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

picior stângaci, o persoană care surfă cu piciorul drept în față

picior stângaci, o persoană care surfă cu piciorul drept în față

Ex: She’s a goofy foot, but she still shreds the waves like a pro.Ea este un **goofy foot**, dar totuși sfâșie valurile ca un profesionist.
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gremlin
[substantiv]

a novice or inexperienced surfer

un începător sau un surfer neexperimentat, începătorii din școala de surf

un începător sau un surfer neexperimentat, începătorii din școala de surf

Ex: Even the gremlins in the surf group can sometimes surprise us with their progress .Chiar și **gremlinii** din grupul de surf ne pot surprinde uneori cu progresul lor.
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to grind
[verb]

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

măcina, surfa agresiv

măcina, surfa agresiv

Ex: That’s how you grindsharp turns and full power through the wave!Așa se **grind**ează—viraje strânse și putere maximă prin val !
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to become scared or panicked, often at the last moment or during a tense situation

a intra în panică, a se speria

a intra în panică, a se speria

Ex: I was fine up until the final exam , then I just started to hair out.Am fost bine până la examenul final, apoi am început să **intru în panică**.
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to hang five
[frază]

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 hang ten
[frază]

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
[adjectiv]

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

minunat, la modă

minunat, la modă

Ex: This new movie is so happeningeveryone's talking about it!Acest film nou este atât de **la modă**—toată lumea vorbește despre el!
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to hit
[verb]

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

satisface, a avea un mare succes

satisface, a avea un mare succes

Ex: The holiday decorations hit a nostalgic note for many people.Decoratiunile de sărbători **au atins** o notă nostalgică pentru mulți oameni.
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honker
[substantiv]

an extremely large wave, typically in surfing contexts

val uriaș, monstru

val uriaș, monstru

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hot dog
[substantiv]

someone who performs dangerous stunts to attract attention to himself

curajos, show-off

curajos, show-off

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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
[frază]

to excel at doing something

Ex: kills it on drums .
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live
[adjectiv]

full of liveliness or enthusiasm

animat, plin de viață

animat, plin de viață

Ex: The playground was live with children playing and laughing .Terenul de joacă era **viu** cu copii care se jucau și râdeau.
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to mac
[verb]

to eat voraciously or quickly, often with enthusiasm

a devora, a mânca rapid

a devora, a mânca rapid

Ex: We mac'd on those burgers before heading back to the beach.Am **devorat** acele hamburgeri înainte de a ne întoarce pe plajă.
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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
[substantiv]

(surfing) a huge wave, often powerful and intimidating

val uriaș, val monstruos

val uriaș, val monstruos

Ex: Dude , that macker was at least double overhead !Frate, acel **val uriaș** era cel puțin de două ori mai înalt decât o persoană!
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to milk
[verb]

to extract the maximum benefit or advantage from a situation,

a profita, a exploata

a profita, a exploata

Ex: The negotiator milked the competitor ’s desperation to secure a better deal .Negociatorul a **stoars** disperarea competitorului pentru a asigura o afacere mai bună.
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mushburgers
[substantiv]

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

valuri moi, valuri fără formă

valuri moi, valuri fără formă

Ex: We drove an hour to surf , and all we got were sloppy mushburgers.Am condus o oră pentru a surfă, și tot ce am primit au fost **valuri fără formă și fără putere**.
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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
[adjectiv]

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

divin, fabulos

divin, fabulos

Ex: Waking up to offshore winds and a swell lining up perfectly?Să te trezești cu vânturi offshore și un val care se aliniază perfect? Asta e **nectar**.
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nose ride
[substantiv]

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

plimbare pe nas, echilibru pe nas

plimbare pe nas, echilibru pe nas

Ex: He 's known for his stylish nose rides in competitions .Este cunoscut pentru **nose ride**-urile sale stilate în competiții.
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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
[substantiv]

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

val puternic, val furtunos

val puternic, val furtunos

Ex: As soon as the pounder hit , the surfers scrambled to catch the perfect wave .Imediat ce **valul** a lovit, surferii s-au grăbit să prindă valul perfect.
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to pump
[verb]

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

pompa, a fi la apogeu

pompa, a fi la apogeu

Ex: Nothing beats the thrill of surfing when the ocean is really pumping.Nimic nu întrece emoția surfatului când oceanul este cu adevărat **pompat**.
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raw
[adjectiv]

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

incredibil, impresionant

incredibil, impresionant

Ex: Her vocals are raw, full of emotion and power .Vocalele ei sunt **prime**, pline de emoție și putere.
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righteous
[adjectiv]

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

fantastic, impresionant

fantastic, impresionant

Ex: The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely righteous.Priveliștea de pe vârful muntelui era absolut **uimitoare**.
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to rip it up
[frază]

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
[substantiv]

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 gest shaka

un shaka, un gest shaka

Ex: He gave a shaka to the locals as a sign of respect .A făcut un **shaka** localnicilor ca semn de 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
[frază]

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
[verb]

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

excel, străluci

excel, străluci

Ex: The band 's new album is stacking on the charts .Noul album al trupei **urcă** în topuri.
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to take gas
[frază]

(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
[adjectiv]

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

clasă pură, impresionant

clasă pură, impresionant

Ex: The lineup was empty, offshore breeze, and glassytotal taste.Coada era goală, briza de pe mare și sticloasă—**gust** total.
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to toad
[verb]

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

a fi zdrobit, a fi strivit

a fi zdrobit, a fi strivit

Ex: After getting toaded, he was just laughing and paddling back out.După ce a fost **toadat**, doar râdea și vâslea înapoi.
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tube spit
[substantiv]

(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

jet de tub, pulverizare de tub

jet de tub, pulverizare de tub

Ex: I could n’t believe the tube spit I saw — so much water flying through the air !Nu-mi venea să cred **scuipatul din tub** pe care l-am văzut—atât de multă apă zburând prin aer!
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wag
[substantiv]

a witty amusing person who makes jokes

glumeț, amuzant

glumeț, amuzant

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zipper
[substantiv]

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

fermoar, val fulger

fermoar, val fulger

Ex: The zipper did n’t offer much time , but the ride was exhilarating .**Fermoarul** nu a oferit mult timp, dar plimbarea a fost incitantă.
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