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 April 25, 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

gripped

Adj. Characterized by intense anxiety or fear, and accompanied by twitching muscles, rapid breathing, full body muscle contractions, testicular retraction and severe puckering of the anal sphincter; usually brought on by climbing on difficult terrain or WAY above your last piece of protection.

Dude, he's about to peel; he's way too gripped to finish the climb.

by jrw April 25, 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 March 01, 2005