Meaning & use
Grom
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Informal slang for a young, enthusiastic surfer or skateboarder, especially one who is impressively skilled for their age.
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The beach was full of groms trying to catch their first real wave.
At just twelve, she was already the best grom in the local surf competition.
A note on using this word
"Grom" is short for "grommet," a term that emerged in surf culture to describe young riders and has since spread into skateboarding and snowboarding slang.
Words with a similar meaning
grommetyoung ripper
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