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gnar
What does gnar mean?
A clipped form of 'gnarly' used as a noun for the extreme or dangerous aspect of skating, as in 'shred the gnar,' or as a shorthand adjective.
"They went out to shred the gnar at the new concrete park."
Origin
Back-formation from 'gnarly,' itself from 'gnarled'; popular across skate and snow culture.
Frequently asked questions
What does gnar mean?
It's a clipped form of 'gnarly,' used as a noun for the extreme or dangerous aspect of skating, as in 'shred the gnar.'
Where does the word gnar come from?
It's a back-formation from 'gnarly,' which itself comes from 'gnarled,' and it's popular across skate and snow culture.
What does shred the gnar mean?
It means to skate hard and skillfully on extreme or dangerous terrain.
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