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DEFINITION: v., To "surf", or ride in a freestanding position on a bus, train or subway. n., A sport popular among transit riders who attempt to complete the entire commute in a freestanding position without using the handrails.
Verboticisms
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Rideslidebus
Created by: blackkittynili
Pronunciation: ride-slide-bus
Sentence: She rideslidebussed across the seat so quickly, the only thing I could say was " Man! That Chick Can Slide Dude!"
Etymology: what the hell?? oh right... ride+slide+bus = rideslidebus
Tubesurfing
Created by: xirtam
Pronunciation: toob-sur-fing
Sentence: While visiting London, Henry, Dean and Ray decided to go tubesurfing and see who could go the longest without touching a seat or an overhead strap, while they rode the underground from Wimbledon Park to Whitechpel.
Etymology: Tube: British name for the subway. + Surfing: The act or sport of riding the surf, as on a surfboard.
Coacharacha
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: koatch a ratcha
Sentence: Elena commuted everyday for an hour on the bus and never was able to find a seat or a gentleman on it. She used her time to practice her dance steps and most enjoyed The Coacharacha as she called it. One day she brought her music and swayed to that tune, keeping her balance and shaking her hips. Before long others were joining her to make their commute more fun. The driver was greatly amused to see her lead a conga line of dancers off the bus downtown. Eventually she got a T-Mobile commercial getting everyone at her stop at the town square to dance the coacharacha which was a huge hit on Youtube!
Etymology: Coach (a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport or a railcar where passengers ride) & La Cucaracha (A Latin mambo-style dance to the the tune of La Cucaracha, a popular Spanish/Mexican folksong about a cockroach, thought to satirize the Spanish American War)
Transportsillustrated
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: tran sports ill us trated
Sentence: Just as soon as it was recognized as a valid competition by the International Olympic Organizing Committee, June was going to try out for the transportsillustrated team. She was sure her daily rides had allowed her the quality time to practice and now she was a world class contender. Why if those IOOC dudes were to try and keep up with her demanding commute each day, they would see for themselves she could sway and lurch, without hands, on the bus, the Metro, the seabus and the commuter train. She could see it all now...the excitement of the Grand March into the Olympic Stadium with her fellow contenders, clad in smart uniforms proudly walking to the national anthem. She could see action photos of her coming over the news agency clips. She could see herself proudly accepting her Gold Medal for her country, which would put them at the top of the rankings. She would see her picture on the cover of Transports Illustrated Magazine as Athlete of the Year. When she triumphantly returned to a grateful hometown reception, she would have to hire an agent to handle all her commercial endorsements. Yes, the dream of glory was her inspiration to keep perfecting her game. Whoops...her reverie had caused her to miss her stop, again!
Etymology: transport (move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body;move something or somebody around; usually over long distances) & Sports (an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition) & Sports Illustrated (Popular magazine about, well, Sports & Bathing Suits)
Transilibrium
Created by: dubld
Pronunciation: trans-i-li-bree-um
Sentence: Man, look at that guy go, he is sick wit' it at transilibrium.
Etymology: transit + eqilibrium
Swaysionmaster
Created by: Stevenson0
Pronunciation: sway/shun/master
Sentence: Carl was king of the swaytionmasters with his Elvis moves.
Etymology: station master + sway
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COMMENTS:
Spot on Stevo: Sure was a lot of shake, rattle and roll on Melbourne's old "red-rattlers." - OZZIEBOB, 2007-11-13: 17:50:00
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Subswaying
Created by: Tigger
Pronunciation: sŭb-swā'-ĭng
Sentence: That lady with the ugly, red skirt was holding her puke-green handbag while talking on her cell phone with the other hand, until finally exiting at the 114th Street station, subswaying all the way uptown like a pro -- a remarkable display of Metropoise, in my opinion.
Etymology: subway - an underground electric railroad (sub-, Latin prefix, "under" & -way, Old English, wegh "road") + sway - to move or swing to and fro (Middle English, sweyen)
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COMMENTS:
She had some righteous skills, but her fashion sense was totally gnarly dude!! - Tigger, 2007-11-13: 02:40:00
Nice word-I like "metropoise" too! - OZZIEBOB, 2007-11-13: 17:44:00
good word! - yaelash, 2007-11-13: 18:17:00
Hey Tigger, I see you like the drawing today. Thanks! ~ James - Verbotomy, 2007-11-14: 00:02:00
Oh, the drawing is great, but that subswayer needs a a fashion-911. - Tigger, 2007-11-14: 00:21:00
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Transitdance
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: tran sit dans
Sentence: Whenever Nellie travelled to the city, she would do the transitdance. It might be the subway samba or the bus bump or the train tango, but she managed to do it, without holding on to anytrhing. Too bad it wasn't yet an Olympic sport, because Nellie would win a gold medal!
Etymology: Transit (commute;movement of passengers) & Dance (move in a graceful and rhythmical way)
Busshuffle
Created by: porsche
Pronunciation: buss/shuffle
Sentence: The busshuffle is an entertaining past time for daily commuters
Etymology: bus + shuffle
Polenot
Created by: Osomatic
Pronunciation: pole + not
Sentence: I'm the champion in morning Red Line polenot - I never, ever, ever move my feet or grab the railing.
Etymology: polevault but, with "not." (I know, it's iffy.)
Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by remistram. Thank you remistram! ~ James'
Kevcom - 2007-11-13: 06:53:00
Interesting definition today!
Thanks! And it's a great sport too. Try it next time you ride the bus. ~ James
Today's definition was suggested by remistram. Thank you remistram. ~ James