verb
General Slang
snaking
SNAY-king · verb · slang
Repeatedly cutting off others' turns at a spot.
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Definitions
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The act of cutting in front of skaters waiting their turn, breaking the informal 'take turns' etiquette of parks and ramps.
“Quit snaking, everyone gets a turn.”
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snaking In A Sentence
Quit snaking, everyone gets a turn.
Origin & Usage
Gerund of 'snake' (to cut off); park-etiquette slang.
Variants
snake
People Also Ask
What does snaking mean in skateboarding?
It's cutting in front of skaters who are waiting their turn, breaking the informal take-turns etiquette of parks and ramps.
Is snaking rude?
Yes, it's considered bad etiquette and disrespectful, since it ignores the unwritten rule that everyone shares the spot and takes turns.
Does snaking apply to surfing too?
Yes, in surfing snaking means paddling around another surfer to steal priority on a wave, and it's frowned upon there as well.
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