gnarly

A slang word mostly used ironically and associated with the 80s. Can mean, really cool. Can also mean disgusting, dangerous, or strong.

1. “My dudes, that kickflip, was gnarly!”
2. “Thats a gnarly dude!”
3. “Bro’s, that smell is gnarly.”

by BJurv the Ambiguous May 25, 2022

Gnarly boys

A group of gnarly ass niggas who will take over the world

“I only fuck with gnarly boys”

by Killvcoffin November 22, 2021

Gnarly

Quite a bit different than the stereotypically intended purpose.

I can't believe you did that. Why did you do that? What's the matter with you, you got Shit for brains. "Hey man, it looks gnarly"

by Silas Leadbetter July 12, 2022

Gnarly

Surfing term that refers to a wave with a thick lip.

The waves were gnarly and barreling today.

by FJBLGB August 11, 2022

Gnarly

When something is super cool, like a wave or the curvature of a foot

Yo that was gnarly

by Yooyo124 July 22, 2019

Gnarly

The mispronunciation of ghirardelli

My friend Rebecca asked, “Can I please get the gnarly cherry cheesecake from Cheesecake Factory?”

by JD511 April 15, 2022

gnarly

you could describe everything with one single word, gnarly.

boba tea is so gnarly, teslas are gnarly, fried chicken is gnarly! everything's gnarly! are you gnarly?

by pro_jisungism October 6, 2025