A beginner surfer, especially a young or inexperienced one; also spelled 'grommet' or 'gremmie.'
Origin uncertain; possibly from 'grommet' (a metal eyelet or ring), suggesting something small or inexperienced, or from Australian/Hawaiian slang; popularized in surfing culture in the 1960s-1970s.
'Gremmie' has become a term of affection in surf culture rather than pure insult—experienced surfers remember being gremmies themselves, so there's a camaraderie to it even when they're being teased!
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