BMX
The origin and history of BMX.
Etymology
Short for "bicycle motocross," a sport that began in California in the 1970s.
Class of 1970
BMX first entered the language around 1970. Other words from the same year:
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Short for "bicycle motocross," a sport that began in California in the 1970s.
BMX first entered the language around 1970. Other words from the same year:
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