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Street Talk 2 - A Closer Look: Lesson 10

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

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

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

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
[Adjective]

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

Ex: We were all beached after the all-you-can-eat buffet.
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someone who is lying down or immobile, often due to overeating or laziness

Ex: I feel like a beached whale after that last-minute binge .
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benny
[noun]

(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

Ex: Stop being a 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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to blast air
[phrase]

(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
[noun]

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

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

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

false, fake, or not genuine

Ex: The email I received was 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
[Verb]

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

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

an experience that is irritating or frustrating or disappointing

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to carve
[Verb]

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

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

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

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

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

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

a long curling sea wave

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dealing
[noun]

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

Ex: It was a perfect day for surfingthe 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 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

Ex: The guy in front of me was flapping like crazy before wiping out .
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glue foot
[noun]

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

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

someone who behaves in a silly or foolish way

Ex: Stop being a goob and help me out with this project .
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a person who rides a surfboard with their right foot forward, as opposed to the more common position of having the left foot forward

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

a novice or inexperienced surfer

Ex: Even the gremlins in the surf group can sometimes surprise us with their progress .
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to grind
[Verb]

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

Ex: That’s how you grindsharp 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

Ex: I was fine up until the final exam , then I just started to hair out.
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to hang five
[phrase]

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
[phrase]

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
[Adjective]

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

Ex: This new movie is so happeningeveryone's talking about it!
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to hit
[Verb]

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

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

an extremely large wave, typically in surfing contexts

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hot dog
[noun]

someone who performs dangerous stunts to attract attention to himself

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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
[phrase]

to excel at doing something

Ex: kills it on drums .
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live
[Adjective]

full of liveliness or enthusiasm

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

to eat voraciously or quickly, often with enthusiasm

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 got macked straight into the reef .
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macker
[noun]

(surfing) a huge wave, often powerful and intimidating

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

to extract the maximum benefit or advantage from a situation,

Ex: The negotiator milked the competitor ’s desperation to secure a better deal .
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(surfing) poorly shaped waves with no tube and no power, making them undesirable for surfing

Ex: We drove an hour to surf , and all we got were sloppy 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
[Adjective]

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

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

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

Ex: He 's known for his stylish 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
[noun]

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

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

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

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

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

Ex: Her vocals are raw, full of emotion and power .
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righteous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely righteous.
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to rip it up
[phrase]

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
[noun]

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

Ex: He gave a 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
[phrase]

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

Ex: The band 's new album is stacking on the charts .
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to take gas
[phrase]

(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
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The lineup was empty, offshore breeze, and glassytotal taste.
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to toad
[Verb]

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

Ex: After getting toaded, he was just laughing and paddling back out.
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tube spit
[noun]

(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

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

a witty amusing person who makes jokes

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zipper
[noun]

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

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