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General Slang
tranny
TRAN-ee · noun · slang
Casual shorthand for a ramp's transition.
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Casual shorthand for the transition of a ramp, the curved section between flat and vertical. Riders talk about a mellow or steep tranny.
“That quarter's got a really mellow tranny, easy to ride.”
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tranny In A Sentence
That quarter's got a really mellow tranny, easy to ride.
Origin & Usage
BMX/skate slang abbreviation of 'transition'.
People Also Ask
What does tranny mean in skateboarding?
It's shorthand for the transition of a ramp — the curved section that connects the flat bottom to the vertical wall. Riders describe it as mellow (gentle) or steep.
How do you use tranny in a sentence?
You'd say something like 'that quarter's got a really mellow tranny' to describe how easy the ramp's curve is to ride.
Where does the skate term tranny come from?
It's simply an abbreviation of 'transition', used in BMX and skate slang.
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