Gremmies

/ˈɡrɛmiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of gremmie; multiple beginner surfers or young, inexperienced surfers.

Etymology

Regular English plural of 'gremmie,' formed by adding '-s' or '-es'; the term gained widespread use in surf communities from California to Hawaii in the 1970s onwards.

Kelly Says

Any beach with decent waves sees flocks of gremmies during summer vacation—they're easy to spot because they're the ones paddling in the wrong direction and wiping out on small waves!

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