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General Slang
kelly
KEL-ee · noun · slang
A benchmark of surfing greatness, after Kelly Slater.
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Shorthand invoking Kelly Slater, the most successful competitive surfer ever, often used as the yardstick for surfing brilliance.
“That wave was so good he looked like a young Kelly out there.”
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kelly In A Sentence
That wave was so good he looked like a young Kelly out there.
Origin & Usage
After 11-time world champion Kelly Slater; his name became cultural shorthand for surfing mastery.
People Also Ask
Who is Kelly in surfing?
It refers to Kelly Slater, an 11-time world champion widely regarded as the most successful competitive surfer ever.
What does it mean to surf like Kelly?
It is a compliment meaning someone is surfing with the mastery and style associated with Kelly Slater.
Where does the term come from?
Slater's dominance made his first name cultural shorthand for surfing greatness.
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