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waxhead

What does waxhead mean?

Someone who surfs every day and lives for it, so devoted that surf wax is practically part of them.

"Rain or shine, that waxhead is in the lineup before work every morning."

Origin

Surf slang referencing the surf wax constantly handled by hardcore surfers.

Frequently asked questions

What is a waxhead?
A waxhead is a hardcore, dedicated surfer who's in the water every day and lives for surfing.
Where does waxhead come from?
It references the surf wax that devoted surfers constantly handle and apply to their boards, so much so that it's practically part of them.
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