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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.
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Metrodeo
Created by: jesster
Pronunciation: me - TRO - dio
Sentence: It was a rough ride, but Joe was an experienced metrodeo rider.
Etymology: Metro + Rodeo
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
Crosstownboogie
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: kraws-toun-boog-ee
Sentence: While some people are content to sit idly on the bus, Sally prefers to crank up her iPod and get her day started with a little crosstownboogie.
Etymology: crosstown (a bus running primarily in a crosstown direction) + boogie (to dance energetically, especially to rock music)
Transfalance
Created by: comborracha
Pronunciation:
Sentence: With all the seats taken on the light rail, I had to transfalance for 12 miles on the way to work yesterday!
Etymology: transit+free (i.e. handsfree)+ balance
Freerailing
Created by: libertybelle
Pronunciation: ph-ree-ray-ling
Sentence: Frank's germophobia made it necessary to freerail his way to work everyday; he'd rather eat tacks than hold onto the grimey handrails and straps.
Etymology: free (as in not secured) + railing (as in railroad)
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COMMENTS:
That sounds like a sport too... Nice one! - Tigger, 2007-11-14: 00:25:00
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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
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Metrostance
Created by: Kevcom
Pronunciation: meh-trow-stanse
Sentence: Katherine assumed a wide metrostance in her offpeak travel to work. Since there were few people on the train, she spread her legs out in complete balance and stayed that way for the remainder of the trip: a whole 22 minutes!
Etymology: metro (transportation system) + stance (standing posture)
Shuttleshuffle
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: SHUT-ehl-shuf-ehl
Sentence: Lucille has always enjoyed the rocking and jolting of the subway as she rides to and from her work and other outings and has perfected a shuttleshuffle for her own entertainment as well as providing smiles for her fellow passengers.
Etymology: Blend of 'shuttle'(a bus, train, or airplane that makes frequent short trips between two places) and 'shuffle' (to scrape the feet over the floor in dancing)
Busboarding
Created by: MithrilShadow
Pronunciation: ˈbəs-ˈbȯrd-ing
Sentence: She was the master of busboarding, not even sudden stops, sharp turns and traffic accidents could knock her down.
Etymology: Bus: a large motor vehicle designed to carry passengers usually along a fixed route according to a schedule Skate Boarding:to ride or perform stunts on a skateboard
Metroshuffle
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: met-ro-shufl
Sentence: Miranda seemed to enjoy the rocking and jolting of the subway as she rode to and from her work and outings and had perfected a metroshuffle for her own entertainment as well as providing smiles for her fellow passengers.
Etymology: Blend of 'metro' (subway) and 'shuffle' (to scrape the feet over the floor in dancing)
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COMMENTS:
it's a great workout! - Jabberwocky, 2008-10-10: 12:00:00
Like it - OZZIEBOB, 2008-10-11: 16:56:00
nice - galwaywegian, 2008-10-12: 12:00:00
Gotta like Metroshuffle! - metrohumanx, 2008-10-13: 11:17:00
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Comments:
Verbotomy - 2007-11-13: 00:01:00
Today's definition was suggested by remistram. Thank you remistram! ~ James'
Kevcom - 2007-11-13: 06:53:00
Interesting definition today!
Verbotomy - 2007-11-14: 00:00:00
Thanks! And it's a great sport too. Try it next time you ride the bus. ~ James
Verbotomy - 2010-03-09: 00:17:00
Today's definition was suggested by remistram. Thank you remistram. ~ James