Surfing Slang

noun a slang term for a man or a person, typically used informally in casual settings

• The young man, who was dressed in a suit and tie, addressed his friend as 'dude' in a casual manner.
• Dude, did you see that new movie that just came out? It was so good!
• Yo dude, let's hit up the beach and catch some waves.
• Hey dude, don't worry about it, everything will work out in the end.

adjective used to describe something as unconventional, strange, or surprising

• The results of the experiment were far out from what we had predicted.
• Did you see that far out movie last night? It was crazy!
• That new song is so far out, I can't stop listening to it.
• Her imagination is so far out, she comes up with the most creative ideas.

noun a person regarded as eccentric or crazy

• The eccentric scientist was often dismissed as a kook by his colleagues.
• My neighbor is a bit of a kook - always coming up with strange ideas.
• That guy is a total kook, always saying weird stuff.
• Her wild imagination made her seem like a kook to those who couldn't understand her creativity.

verb the act of tearing or splitting something forcefully

adjective describing something that is causing a tear or split

• The sound of ripping fabric could be heard as the seamstress worked on the dress.
• I saw him ripping through his presents on Christmas morning.
• She was ripping it up on the dance floor last night.
• The comedian was ripping into the audience with his sharp wit.

interjection used to express surprise, amazement, or excitement

• The horse suddenly stopped in its tracks, causing the rider to exclaim 'whoa.'
• Whoa, did you see that skateboard trick? It was awesome!
• Whoa, that party was lit last night!
• Whoa, slow down and think about what you're saying before you speak.

verb past tense of 'stoke', meaning to fuel or feed a fire to make it burn more intensely

adjective excited or enthusiastic

• I am absolutely stoked about the opportunity to present my research at the conference next week.
• I'm so stoked for the concert tonight, it's going to be epic!
• I'm totally stoked to hang out with my friends this weekend.
• She was stoked with enthusiasm after receiving the good news.