GREMMIE

TileHead’s Word of the Day for 8 June 2011

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GREMMIE  (n. pl. - S)

Definition(s):

1. (n.) an inexperienced surfer, especially one whose behavior is objectionable

Useful information for game players:

• Front hooks: (none)
• Back hooks: -S
• Anagrams: GEMMIER, IMMERGE
• Longer extensions: (none)
• Wraparounds: (none)
• Other Spellings: GREMMY (-MIES)
• Related Forms: (none)

Epilogue:
This ‘60s-era slang word for a novice surfer is a variation on the word GREMLIN.  Presumably even more objectionable to the more experienced surfers is the HODAD (or HODADDY), “a non-surfer who frequents surfing beaches and pretends to be a surfer.”  Weird things happened at the beach in the '60s.

This week’s theme: Words starting with the letter G

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