#classic
169 words tagged “classic”
Surfing with the left foot forward — the common stance.
Rhyming slang for word; 'not a dicky bird' = not a word.
Rhyming slang for lies, clipped to 'porkies'.
Rhyming slang for table.
The critical moment of catching a wave and dropping in.
Money; cash.
Money (Northern English).
Rhyming slang for boozer (pub), clipped to 'battle'.
Mature content — open to view.
Nonsense, rubbish; also a friendly form of address.
Drinks, especially pints; 'out for a few jars'.
A snug shirt guarding against board rash and sunburn.
Clipped rhyming slang for teeth (from Hampstead Heath).
A classic East End meal of minced-beef pie, mash and liquor.
The hollow tube of air formed as a wave pitches over and curls.
Dollars; money.
An ear.
Rhyming slang for snout (informer, or nose/cigarette).
A pub; or a heavy drinker.
Rhyming slang for gloves, clipped to 'turtles'.
Rhyming slang for socks.
The low point between two waves.
A surfer equally skilled riding either stance.
A five-dollar bill.
An unbroken, rideable face — a step up from whitewater.
A lively party or dance.
The canonical 'what the fuck did you just say to me' tough-guy rant pasted at random targets.
The powerful turn at the base of the wave that sets up the ride.
The blades under the tail that give a board grip and drive.
Dollars; money.
A loutish youth; back slang for 'boy'.
A wave taller than a standing surfer's head.
Burying the nose of the board and getting flipped.
Walking to the front of a longboard and riding on the nose.
Large sums, usually thousands.
One hundred (pounds, mph, etc.).
The wooden strip down a board's center for strength.
Two riders on one board, one lifted acrobatically.
To flee, especially to avoid paying or facing consequences.
The classic three-fin surfboard setup.