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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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Strapfloater
Created by: Koekbroer
Pronunciation: strap-float-er
Sentence:
Etymology: staphanger + floater
Rideur
Created by: jrogan
Pronunciation: ri dur
Sentence: I am da riduer
Etymology: I am french surfer on the bus
Huladupe
Created by: thegoatisbad
Pronunciation: hu-la-dyüp
Sentence: The first time Kimberly saw Zinnia was on a school bus in 1993. Zinnia was a new student and nobody on the bus would budge an inch to afford her a seat. Nervously, and awkwardly, Zinnia positioned and braced herself as the bus lurched toward school, continually redistributing her body weight and the weight of her backpack in rhythm with the jerky, crowded vehicle. Kimberly tried to articulate the intricate dance Zinnia seemed to be performing, and when the bus braked just hard enough for Zinnia to fall face-first, Kimberly had an epiphany: "Hula-dupe!"
Etymology: hula (a hip-centric dance popular at Hawaiian resorts) + dupe (someone easily fooled)
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.)
Transtancit
Created by: remistram
Pronunciation: trans-stans-it
Sentence: It was easier to transtancit when there were numerous people crammed into the car, they became a cushion especially when the trained screeched along tight corners.
Etymology: transit + stance
Transbustandinstation
Created by: MrDave2176
Pronunciation: trans-bus-stand-in-stay-shun
Sentence: Sylvia rocked and weaved as the transit bus moved through the traffic. She was about to break her own transbustandinstation record as the bus approached her stop until a mini cooper pulled in front of the bus at the stop sign and the driver slammed on the brakes forcing her to grab a pole.
Etymology: trans-bus (beyond the bus) + stand + in station (absolutely still) = sounds like transubstantiation (the magical transformation wine and bread make in church)
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COMMENTS:
funny - Jabberwocky, 2007-11-13: 16:28:00
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Choreodyssey
Created by: OZZIEBOB
Pronunciation: kawr-ee-OD-uh-see
Sentence: Bob's daily ride to work was a challenging choreodyssey: a "journey of dance."
Etymology: blend of CHOREO (as in choreography): the art of composing ballets and other dances and planning and arranging the movements, steps, and patterns of dancers & ODYSSEY:A long adventurous voyage or trip.
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COMMENTS:
great word - Jabberwocky, 2008-10-10: 10:32:00
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Freetube
Created by: QuantumMechanic
Pronunciation: free tyoob
Sentence: Yesterday, during rush hour, he freetubed all the way from Union Station to Finch and Yonge!
Etymology: free (unbound to restraints) + tube (slang for London Underground, and subways in general)
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
Metrodeo
Created by: jesster
Pronunciation: me - TRO - dio
Sentence: It was a rough ride, but Joe was an experienced metrodeo rider.
Etymology: Metro + Rodeo
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