noun
General Slang
slappy
SLAP-ee · noun · slang
A curb grind you ollie or slap into without popping up first.
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A grind, usually on a low curb, that the skater rides straight into by slapping the trucks onto the edge rather than ollieing up onto it.
“Old heads can slappy a curb all day without lifting the board.”
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slappy In A Sentence
Old heads can slappy a curb all day without lifting the board.
Origin & Usage
Named for the slapping motion and sound of the trucks hitting the curb.
Variants
slappy grind
People Also Ask
What is a slappy?
It's a curb grind you ride straight into by slapping your trucks onto the edge, without ollieing up onto it first.
Where does the name slappy come from?
It's named for the slapping motion and sound of the trucks hitting the curb.
Is a slappy easier than a normal grind?
It doesn't require an ollie onto the obstacle, but it takes timing and commitment; many older skaters do them effortlessly on low curbs.
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