The Z-Boys were a group of skateboarders from Santa Monica in the 1970's who are credited with popularizing skateboarding and essentially creating the punk/skater subculture that now exists.
The Z-Boys grew up in what was known as Dogtown, an extemely run-down low-class area in Santa Monica. They initially devoted all of their energy to surfing at the local pier. Eventually the Z-Boys turned to skateboarding, which was a dead sport at the time, and brought over techniques they had learned from surfing, namely riding very low on the board and cutting hard turns.
They first gained national attention in 1975 at the Bahne-Cadillac Skateboard Championship. Their unique style of riding became an instant hit, and drastically shifted the world of skateboarding from a flatland freestyle, which resembled gymnastics, to the fast and aggressive form that it is today.
After the competition they started skating heavily in empty pools, which were plentiful due to the California drought that year. Here again they changed skateboarding when Tony Alva hit the first aerial maneuver, which quickly came to dominate the sport.
Eventually their own popularity and the promise of more riches started to break them apart. By the end of 1976 they had all gone their own ways to separate teams. Soon after, skateboarding started to wane and money started to dry up. The Z-Boys never reunited.
The Z-Boys grew up in what was known as Dogtown, an extemely run-down low-class area in Santa Monica. They initially devoted all of their energy to surfing at the local pier. Eventually the Z-Boys turned to skateboarding, which was a dead sport at the time, and brought over techniques they had learned from surfing, namely riding very low on the board and cutting hard turns.
They first gained national attention in 1975 at the Bahne-Cadillac Skateboard Championship. Their unique style of riding became an instant hit, and drastically shifted the world of skateboarding from a flatland freestyle, which resembled gymnastics, to the fast and aggressive form that it is today.
After the competition they started skating heavily in empty pools, which were plentiful due to the California drought that year. Here again they changed skateboarding when Tony Alva hit the first aerial maneuver, which quickly came to dominate the sport.
Eventually their own popularity and the promise of more riches started to break them apart. By the end of 1976 they had all gone their own ways to separate teams. Soon after, skateboarding started to wane and money started to dry up. The Z-Boys never reunited.
by Daisy May 29, 2005
Girl 1: *crying* He so does not want me!
Girl 2: Don't worry Madeline, he's just a Squid Boy. In reality, he would tap that 24/7.
Girl 2: Don't worry Madeline, he's just a Squid Boy. In reality, he would tap that 24/7.
by nole-town April 13, 2010
Boys who derive their feeling of intellectual superiority from the ability to say long words.
If you see a tiffin boy, best thing to do is run or hide! I say this with absolute sincerity.
If you see a tiffin boy, best thing to do is run or hide! I say this with absolute sincerity.
by RightHandedGhost September 01, 2020
A Danny Boy is a boy who's the best guy in the world. He's the one you can always talk to and end up happy. Along with his gorgeous personality, he loves the head-banging hardcore rock, metal, some screamo and more. He loves to sing, but is rather shy about it. To top it off, he's around 5'10, amazing, and perfect to the girls that get to know him. But, a lucky girl has stolen his heart and is keeping it away from anyone else.
by Animay Angel January 16, 2010
Guy 1: Yo look at mah boys!
Guy 2: Yo youre on a road trip with ya boys!
Guy 1: Yo!
Guy 3: WERE DDUUKKIN NOW BOOOYYYSSSS!!
Guy 2: Yo youre on a road trip with ya boys!
Guy 1: Yo!
Guy 3: WERE DDUUKKIN NOW BOOOYYYSSSS!!
by yomahboystho December 24, 2013
A school full of skengmoids who recieve bigger grades than lashings by their parents. Consisting of 85% asian, 10% white and 5% black. This school takes the gold fukin star for racial equality.
by S1nglePr1ngle October 22, 2017
Pronounced 'boy'. A young, tomboyish lesbian. Usually playful, boisterous (ha ha) and charming. Often seen standing looking cool at a lesbian bar, or surrounded by girls. Dresses androgynously; a typical boi outfit is a button down shirt with a tie, skinny trousers (commonly men's) with sneakers. May also choose to bind their chest to give a more androgynous appearance.
by queerkid July 13, 2014