Surfing Lingo

noun a widespread feeling of excitement or support for something

• The ground swell of public support for the new policy was evident in the latest polls.
• There's been a ground swell of excitement building for the upcoming concert.
• The ground swell for the new video game release is insane!
• As the project gained momentum, a ground swell of enthusiasm swept through the team.

noun The movement of water along the shore in a wave

verb To move with a splashing or swishing sound

adjective Describing something that is noisy or turbulent

• The swash of the waves against the shore created a soothing sound.
• I love listening to the swash of the waves when I'm at the beach.
• The swash of the music at the party was lit!
• The swash of emotions in her heart made it hard for her to focus.

noun a gradual increase in size or volume

verb to increase in size or volume, especially as a result of pressure or accumulation

adjective excellent or very good

adverb in a very good or excellent manner

• The doctor noted that the patient's swollen ankle was beginning to swell even more.
• I can feel my cheeks starting to swell up from all the food I've been eating.
• I heard that party was so lit, it made my heart swell with joy.
• As the music swelled, the emotions of the audience reached a peak.