noun General Slang

alligator pit

AL-i-gay-ter PIT · noun · slang

An especially dangerous gap that could badly hurt you.

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A particularly large and hazardous gap that poses a serious risk of injury if you come up short. The name warns that it will 'bite' you.

“That gap's a real alligator pit; come up short and you're done.”
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alligator pit In A Sentence

That gap's a real alligator pit; come up short and you're done.

Origin & Usage

BMX slang for a dangerous, punishing gap.

People Also Ask

What is an alligator pit in BMX?

A particularly large and hazardous gap that poses a serious risk of injury if you come up short on the jump.

Why is it called an alligator pit?

The name warns that the gap will 'bite' you, punishing any rider who misjudges it and lands short.

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