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Gen X (1965-1979)West Coast US
Gnarly
Meaning
Gen X (1965-1979)West Coast US

Literal Meaning

Having knots or gnarls (twisted protrusions)

Actual Meaning

Cool, extreme, impressive OR gross/dangerous (context dependent)

Context

Describing something impressive or extreme

Examples

  • "Surfer: 'That wave was gnarly!'"

Tips

  • Surfer origin
  • Can be positive or describe extremity
  • Still used in some circles
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