A Closer Look: Lesson 10 · Street Talk 2 Vocabulary List

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

"The wave was an ankle slapper."

"The beginner surfer enjoyed the ankle slapper, as it provided a gentle ride without being too challenging."

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

"He is beached now."

"After the enormous Thanksgiving feast, everyone felt beached on the sofa, unable to move."

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

"The man is a beached whale."

"After eating the enormous buffet he felt like a beached whale and could barely move."

(surfing) to get knocked off one's board by a wave, often in a rough or unexpected way

"He got biffed."

"The beginner surfer was surprised when a large wave caused him to get biffed right off his board."

(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

"He got big air on that wave."

"The young surfer managed to get big air during the competition and impressed all the judges."

(surfing) to take complete control of the surfboard while reaching the top of a wave, often resulting in a sharp or impressive move

"He blast air."

"The professional surfer managed to blast air, executing a spectacular aerial maneuver at the crest of the wave."

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

"The boardhead surfs every day."

"The boardhead spent every weekend surfing regardless of the weather or water temperature."

(surfing) to ride waves on one's belly without using a surfboard

"He will body womp now."

"Instead of standing, the beginner decided to body womp down the small wave."

a large, powerful wave, typically one that barrels over and creates a hollow space inside the wave

"That is a big wave."

"I am not familiar with this slang expression bucket of nugs so I will skip providing an example."

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

"Don't bum on me."

"She tends to bum on her colleagues when they are even a minute late for meetings."

a situation or event that causes disappointment or frustration

"The cancellation is a bummer."

"It was a real bummer that the concert was cancelled after he had already bought tickets."

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

"The pale person is casper."

"After a week in the sun, he was no longer a casper, but had a nice tan."

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

"That is choiceamundo."

"The choiceamundo pizza had all of her favorite toppings and she ate three slices in a row."

a long curling sea wave

"The curling wave is a comber."

"The surfers eagerly awaited the next comber to ride towards the shore."

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

"That was a deep peak takeoff."

"The experienced surfer caught a deep peak takeoff on a massive wave and rode it perfectly to shore."

(surfing) to lose control on a surfboard when the fin unexpectedly catches the water, causing the surfer to fall or wipe out.

"He got finned badly."

"The experienced surfer got finned when his board dug into the water during a sharp turn."

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

"She has glue foot."

"With his incredible balance, the surfer was known as a glue foot among his peers."

someone who behaves in a silly or foolish way

"Do not be such a goob."

"The little goob was always getting into mischief but everyone loved him anyway."

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

"The surfer is goofy foot."

"The surfer rode with his right foot forward which meant he was goofy footed."

a novice or inexperienced surfer

"The gremlin tried surfing."

"The seasoned surfers chuckled as the gremlin struggled to even paddle out past the breaking waves."

to become scared or panicked, often at the last moment or during a tense situation

"He hairs out at minor problems."

"She tends to hair out when things do not go exactly as she had planned them."

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

"The surfer hung five."

"The young surfer was excited when he managed to hang five on his very first wave ever."

to surf toward the front of the surfboard so that the toes of both feet are hanging over the edge of the board

"He tried to hang ten."

"The experienced surfer managed to hang ten on the huge wave and rode it all the way to the shore."

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

"He did an in-the-tube forward 360."

"The professional surfer performed an incredible in the tube forward 360 and won the competition easily."

to excel at doing something

"You killed it tonight."

"The talented singer absolutely killed it at the talent show and received a standing ovation from the crowd."

to eat voraciously or quickly, often with enthusiasm

"He macs on pizza."

"The hungry hikers decided to mac on the sandwiches they had packed for lunch."

(surfing) to get hit hard by a huge wave, often resulting in a wipeout

"He got macked by a huge wave."

"The surfer got macked by a massive wave and was pushed deep underwater before resurfacing."

(surfing) a huge wave, often powerful and intimidating

"That wave is a macker."

"The surfers watched in awe as a massive macker approached the shore, promising an epic ride."

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

"The waves were mushburgers today."

"The waves were mushy mushburgers with no power for surfing at all that day."

(surfing) to get pounded or forcefully hit by a wave, often resulting in a wipeout while surfing

"He got nailed hard."

"The surfer got nailed by the powerful wave and tumbled underwater for a long time."

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

"The nose ride hangs ten toes over the front."

"The nose ride hangs ten toes over the front and the surfer walks to the front of the longboard."

(surfing) to be forcefully hit or overwhelmed by a wave, often resulting in being knocked underwater or struggling to regain control while surfing

"The surfer got pounded."

"The small boat got pounded by the huge waves during the violent storm and almost sank completely."

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

"The storm was a real pounder."

"The pounder was a heavy wave that detonated violently in shallow water dangerously close to the rocks."

to perform with great energy, enthusiasm, or skill, often in sports, music, or partying

"They really ripped it up last night."

"The band came on stage and ripped it up with an incredible performance that thrilled the entire crowd."

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

"He gave the shaka sign."

"The surfer flashed the shaka hand sign as he rode the final wave to the beach."

(surfing) to ride a surfboard inside the hollow part of a breaking wave

"He shot the curl on that wave."

"The experienced surfer managed to shoot the curl perfectly and rode inside the barrel of the wave."

to do something while completely or partially naked

"They skinned it at the beach."

"Some people like to skin it when they go swimming in remote places far from other people."

(surfing) to get hit hard or wiped out, especially by a powerful force like a wave

"The surfer took gas."

"He was caught off guard and took gas from the unexpected surge of the wave."

to vomit, especially after being overwhelmed by rough ocean conditions

"He is talking to seals."

"After a rough boat ride, several passengers were seen talking to the seals."

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

"The wave toads him."

"The inexperienced surfer was completely toad by the massive wave and lost his board."

(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

"He got barreled in the tube spit."

"The surfer emerged from the barrel just as the tube spit him out onto the shoulder."

a witty amusing person who makes jokes

"He is a wag."

"The wag told jokes throughout the meeting and kept everyone laughing despite the serious topic."

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

"Let's bag this task."

"Due to unforeseen circumstances, they had to bag the ambitious project until further notice."

(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

"He is a benny."

"The experienced surfers often chuckled at the new benny who wore all the latest gear but couldn't catch a wave."

false, fake, or not genuine

"That is a bogus claim."

"He presented a bogus argument, attempting to deceive everyone with his fabricated evidence."

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

"She can carve well."

"The surfer began to carve effortlessly, demonstrating masterful control and style on the face of the wave."

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

"The surf is dealing."

"The surfers were thrilled with the dealing conditions, as the waves kept rolling in perfectly."

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

"Don't flap your arms."

"In his panic, he began to flap his arms wildly, losing his balance and falling off the board."

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

"He will grind hard."

"The surfer began to grind aggressively, executing sharp, quick maneuvers to maintain momentum."

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

"The party is happening."

"The happening nightclub was packed with people and the music was so loud that you could feel the bass in your chest."

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

"This song will hit."

"The new album was a massive hit, exceeding all expectations and pleasing fans worldwide."

an extremely large wave, typically in surfing contexts

"Look at that honker!"

"A massive honker appeared on the horizon, promising an epic and challenging surf session for the brave."

someone who performs dangerous stunts to attract attention to himself

"He is a hot dog."

"The daredevil surfer was a notorious hot dog, always seeking the most dangerous stunts for attention."

full of liveliness or enthusiasm

"She is live today."

"The entire team was live and enthusiastic, ready to tackle the challenging project with vigor."

to extract the maximum benefit or advantage from a situation,

"Milk the opportunity."

"She decided to milk the situation for all it was worth, maximizing her advantage in the negotiation."

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

"The view is nectar."

"The sunset over the ocean was absolutely nectar, painting the sky with vibrant colors."

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

"These waves pump."

"The conditions were perfect, with consistently strong and powerful pump waves offering an exhilarating ride."

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

"That was raw skill."

"His performance was raw talent, an incredible display of natural ability that left the audience in awe."

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

"This is righteous!"

"The sunset over the ocean was absolutely righteous, creating a truly impressive and enjoyable spectacle."

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

"He will stack points."

"The athlete was stacking wins throughout the season, demonstrating an unparalleled level of consistent performance."

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

"That wave was taste."

"The surfer described the perfectly formed barrel as a truly taste experience."

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

"Watch the zipper wave."

"The fast-moving zipper wave crested and broke rapidly, creating a challenging and dynamic section for surfers."