General
abd
What does abd mean?
An abbreviation for 'Already Been Done,' meaning a trick or line at a given spot has already been landed by someone else, reducing its novelty value.
"Sick trick, but it's ABD at that ledge."
Origin
Skate acronym; the counterpart to NBD.
Frequently asked questions
What does ABD mean in skating?
ABD stands for 'Already Been Done,' meaning a trick at a given spot has already been landed by someone else.
How is ABD different from NBD?
ABD means 'Already Been Done' while NBD means 'Never Been Done'; NBD carries more prestige.
Why does ABD matter?
A trick being ABD reduces its novelty value, since the credit for doing it first is gone.
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