crank

Verb. To climb viciously hard. Often said of someone who climbs powerful routes at high volume.

Lisa Rands climbed six V7's today; she cranks!

by jrw June 11, 2006

grita

As holla became more and more prevelant in the urban (then overall youth) scene, "Grita" emerged in Hispanic youth communities.
Holla -> Grita

e.g. Holla, playa -> Grita}, 'mano

by JRW January 24, 2005

screamer

Noun. In climbing, a free-fall (usually >50 feet) lasting long enough for you to empty your lungs and refill them for a second scream.

Did you hear about Scott's ride yesterday? He took a screamer on El Cap.

by jrw April 29, 2005

stepford

see: stepford wife it comes from a movie, The Stepford Wives, and is usually used in reference to politicians' wifes.

Some will say H. Clinton, others will say L. Bush
I doubt any would say it for Kerry's wife.

His wife just sits there while he spits shizzy.

by JRW January 24, 2005

deck

Verb. To fall from a great height and hit the ground.

Scott was way above his last piece of pro when he fell and he totally decked.

by jrw April 24, 2005

belly aching

V. to complain, to "pitch a fit". Mainly only used in the gerund.
*"I don't belly ache" instead-
"I ain't belly aching"
Coloquial term used in the southern rural areas of the US, (possibly other areas?)

"Quit che belly achin' an' complainin', bauw!"
"I ain't doin' it mama."

by JRW February 28, 2005

diamond joe

Cowboy useage: rum, heard in old cowboys songs from time to time.

order a diamond joe, joe.

by jrw February 25, 2005