Extreme Sports Jargon

10 words in this vocabulary list

noun aeronautics

  • The aeronaut skillfully piloted the hot air balloon through the clouds.
  • My cousin is training to become an aeronaut and hopes to fly planes one day.
  • Check out that cool aeronaut doing flips in the sky!
  • She was a true aeronaut, navigating the complexities of the corporate world with ease.

noun the action of being bold or adventurous

adjective showing a willingness to take risks or be bold

  • The daring explorer embarked on a journey to the uncharted territories.
  • She is so daring, always up for trying new things.
  • I can't believe he did that, he's so daring!
  • His daring decision to quit his job and travel the world paid off in unexpected ways.
  • The diver gracefully executed a perfect dive from the high platform.
  • The diver nailed that dive off the diving board!
  • That diver is a total water ninja!
  • She is like a diver, always diving into new challenges headfirst.

verb rising or flying high in the air

adjective rising or flying high in the air

  • The eagle was soaring high above the mountains.
  • The plane was soaring through the clouds.
  • I felt like my spirits were soaring after the concert.
  • Her career was soaring to new heights after the successful project.

noun a word used to refer to feces or something considered vulgar or unpleasant

verb a word used to describe an action or state of being

adjective a word used to describe a noun or pronoun

adverb a word used to modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb

  • The situation escalated quickly and shit got real during the negotiation.
  • We were just joking around until shit got real and we had to run for cover.
  • I was minding my own business when shit got real and I had to throw down.
  • I thought I could handle the pressure, but when shit got real, I realized I was in over my head.

noun a term used in skiing and snowboarding to refer to skiing or snowboarding on untamed, unmarked, or unpatrolled slopes outside of designated ski runs

  • The experienced skier decided to venture off-piste to explore untouched snow.
  • Let's go off-piste and find some hidden trails to ski on.
  • I love the thrill of going off-piste and carving my own path down the mountain.
  • Sometimes in life, it's necessary to go off-piste and take a different approach to reach your goals.

noun A person who engages in the sport of heli-skiing, which involves skiing in remote or inaccessible areas accessed by helicopter.

  • The heli-skier carefully planned their route before descending down the untouched mountain slopes.
  • I heard that heli-skiers get to ski in the most amazing places that are only accessible by helicopter.
  • That heli-skier is living the dream, shredding powder in remote locations all season long.
  • Being a heli-skier in life means always seeking out new adventures and taking risks to reach new heights.

noun a type of rock climbing where the climber ascends without the use of ropes or other protective equipment

adjective describing the act of rock climbing without ropes or other protective equipment

  • The climber attempted a free solo ascent of the treacherous cliff.
  • I can't believe he's going to free solo that mountain without any ropes!
  • Dude, did you see that crazy guy free soloing that rock face?
  • Taking on this project feels like a free solo climb, with no safety net in place.

adverb describes how the action is performed in a gymnastic or acrobatic manner

  • The circus performer moved acrobatically across the tightrope with grace and precision.
  • She acrobatically flipped off the diving board into the pool, showing off her skills to her friends.
  • The skateboarder acrobatically pulled off a kickflip while cruising down the street.
  • The politician acrobatically navigated through the tough questions during the press conference.

noun a person who enjoys or seeks out adventures

adjective relating to or characteristic of someone who enjoys or seeks out adventures

  • The adventurist embarked on a journey to explore uncharted territories.
  • The adventurist is always up for trying new and exciting things.
  • That dude is a total adventurist, always seeking thrills and adrenaline rushes.
  • She was an adventurist in matters of the heart, always willing to take risks for love.