General
gnar-gnar
What does gnar-gnar mean?
A playful, doubled emphatic of 'gnar', describing something especially intense, dangerous, or hardcore. The reduplication amps up the emphasis.
"That whole line was gnar-gnar, I can't believe he rode it."
Origin
Action-sports reduplication of 'gnar' for emphasis.
Frequently asked questions
What does gnar-gnar mean?
It's an emphatic, doubled version of 'gnar' used to describe something especially intense, dangerous, or hardcore in action sports.
Why is gnar said twice?
The reduplication amps up the emphasis — 'gnar-gnar' is more extreme than just 'gnar' or 'gnarly'.
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