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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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Metrosurfing
Created by: zxvasdf
Pronunciation: Met ro surf ing
Sentence: Whether there were seats available or not, she engaged in metrosurfing whenever she went onto public transportation, knowing her mad skillz would shine when the sport gained serious recognition.
Etymology: Metro (public transportation via bus or subway) & surfing (the sport of riding on the crest or along the tunnel of a wave)
Masstransportalent
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: Mass-tranz-por-tal-unt
Sentence: Gertrude put her masstransportalent to good use when she had to stand for the entire route while riding the fully loaded and shaky subway.
Etymology: Mass transport + talent
Brakedance
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: brākdans
Sentence: Cindy didn*t use to enjoy her ride to work. When she didn*t get a seat, which was often, she would grab a strap and hold on for dear life. If she had stopped for coffee she would often spill it on herself or other passengers, maybe even sloshing some up her nose. Now she will get on the bus and forgo a seat even if available. The new sport is to brakedance all the way to work, holding on to nothing, swaying with every lurching turn and every sudden application of the brakes. It wakes her up so much better than a stop at Starbucks.
Etymology: Brake (a device for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle) + dance (move rhythmically to music) play off breakdancing
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COMMENTS:
cute-good word - mrskellyscl, 2010-03-09: 06:06:00
Heart braking good word! - Nosila, 2010-03-09: 23:53:00
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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.)
Metrodeo
Created by: jesster
Pronunciation: me - TRO - dio
Sentence: It was a rough ride, but Joe was an experienced metrodeo rider.
Etymology: Metro + Rodeo
Ttsealegs
Created by: Jabberwocky
Pronunciation: Tee tee see legs
Sentence: It took years for her to get her TTsealegs but once she did, she bought a metropass so that she could surf as often as possible.
Etymology: TTC (short for Toronto transit Commission) + sea legs
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COMMENTS:
Good for tsetse flyers too - wordmeister, 2007-11-13: 09:27:00
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Wobbletransing
Created by: thebaron
Pronunciation: wob-ble-trans-ing
Sentence: The train was so crowded, Ellen spent the whole ride wobbletransing again.
Etymology:
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)
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)
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