General
eat it
What does eat it mean?
To fall hard off the skateboard; to wipe out. Often used interchangeably with 'slam' or 'beef it.'
"He ate it trying to ollie the double set."
Origin
General slang 'to eat it,' meaning to fall or fail, common across board sports.
Frequently asked questions
What does eat it mean in skateboarding?
It means to fall hard off the board and crash, roughly the same as wiping out.
Is eat it the same as beef it?
Yes, they're used interchangeably to mean falling hard or botching a trick.
Where does the phrase eat it come from?
It's general slang meaning to fall or fail, common across board sports and beyond.
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