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to amp up
to amp up
[Verb]

to increase the intensity, energy, or power of something

Ex: The special effects in the movie were designed to amp up the intensity of key scenes. 
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Betty
Betty
[noun]

a pretty or attractive girl

Ex: He's always talking about how he's going out with a Betty tonight. 
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brah
brah
[interjection]

used to express excitement, frustration, or emphasis, often in a casual or friendly manner, commonly used in informal speech

Ex: Brah! That was an awesome game! 
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bro
bro
[noun]

a close male friend or buddy

Ex: My bro and I are going to the concert tonight. 
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to check out

to closely examine to see if someone is suitable or something is true

Ex: The detective will check out the alibi to verify its legitimacy. 
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cowabunga
cowabunga
[interjection]

used to express excitement, enthusiasm, or joy, often associated with surfers

Ex: They’re shouting cowabunga as they race down the hill. 
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to dial in

to concentrate and direct all one's effort, attention, and focus toward achieving a particular goal

Ex: Recognizing the importance of the project, she decided to dial in and focus on its successful completion. 
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dude
dude
[noun]

a word that we use to call a man

Ex: Dude, we have to leave now or we'll miss the movie. 
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to [eat] the cookie

to make a mistake or mess up

Ex: I always eat the cookie when it comes to presentations 
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excellent
excellent
[Adjective]

very good in quality or other traits

Ex: He made an excellent point about the importance of recycling. 
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gnarly
gnarly
[Adjective]

having an off-putting or objectionable nature

Ex: The movie had some gnarly scenes that were hard to watch. 
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green room

(surfing) the hollow part of a wave that forms a tube or barrel when breaking

Ex: Surfers love riding through the green room for the thrill. 
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grinder
grinder
[noun]

(surfing) a long, powerful wave that breaks consistently, often providing a smooth, challenging ride for surfers

Ex: The beach is known for its consistent grinders that attract surfers from around the world. 
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grunts
grunts
[noun]

a simple, hearty, and often rustic meal, typically a stew or a dish made with basic ingredients like meat and vegetables

Ex: We’re having grunts for dinner tonight, just some stew with meat and vegetables. 
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insane
insane
[Adjective]

extremely impressive or extraordinary

Ex: The graphics in that game are insane—it's like being in another world! 
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lip floater

(surfing) a maneuver where the surfer rides along the top edge of a wave, often with the board slightly above the wave's surface

Ex: He nailed the perfect lip floater during the competition, getting massive points from the judges. 
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macking
macking
[Adjective]

(of water waves) exceptionally large, powerful, and perfect for surfing

Ex: The waves were macking at the point break this morning—perfect for some big rides. 
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nip factor

the degree of coldness in the air, often used when describing a chilly or biting wind

Ex: I had to put on a jacket—the nip factor was pretty high this morning. 
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wilma
wilma
[noun]

a woman considered foolish or lacking intelligence

Ex: Stop acting like such a Wilma and pay attention! 
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zooed out
zooed out
[Adjective]

overwhelmed, exhausted, or mentally drained

Ex: After that long meeting, I feel totally zooed out. 
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