Hurking

The act of doing, or partisipating in an event or activity, in which you have to participate to discover what it is, instead of asking before hand.

Hey babe, want to go hurking this weekend?

by 212Jmo March 4, 2009

Hurking

Enormous, heavy, imposing. Often used for exaggerated or comic effect, especially when added to another indicator of size (e.g., "big hurking" or "huge hurking"). Compare: huge, beefy. Likely a Pacific Northwest regionalism (see examples, the first 5 of which come from authors who report their location as Washington State). Anecdotally, the word has been in regional use in this sense since at least the 1990s.

"the path to the boat is blocked by a hurking snow plow blade and mount" (Rob Phillips, "Months away from fishing is starting to take its toll," Yakima Herald-Republic, Jan. 11, 2022)

"I saw a father teaching his daughter how to roller skate – with these huge hurking skates that just really didn’t do much more than make noise" (Tom Roush Blog, "Plastic skates and Daddy’s arms", July 29, 2010)

"the Titan isn't up to that huge hurking Ram 2500 diesel's fuel mileage" (user Steamguy on TitanTalk user forum, Jan. 7, 2005)

"a big hurking battery... fell into disrepair when I couldn't pay my mortgage" (Tim Trimbath, author of "Dream. Invest. Live.," blog post dated July 22, 2014)

"a big hurking bowl noodle. The only time I’ve ever seen anything this size before when not a fresh udon bowl was the Nissin Souper Meals." (Hans Lienesch, The Ramen Rater blog, review of Paldo King Cup Kimchi Pot Stew Instant Noodle, Jan. 30, 2011)

"It's a big hurking sandwich, yea with fries on it" (TripAdvisor review of restaurant in Lutz, Florida)

by AnotherBoredLawyer October 24, 2022

hurling

Planet Earth's fastest field game. Originated in Ireland and is over 2000 years old - it shows up in ancient Irish legends. Slightly similar to Field Hockey but played mostly in the air rather than just on the ground. Players can catch the ball, run it for a few steps, or run unlimited steps with the ball balanced on the end of the stick. The target is a set of H-posts like in Rugby but with a net on the bottom section like in Soccer. You get one point for putting the ball over the bar (known as a point) and three for putting it in the net (known as a goal). Physical contact is allowed. Helmets are optional.

by Eamonn October 3, 2003

hurling

A traditional Irish game played with a stick(hurley) and ball(sliotar).

Carey sent the sliotar right to the back of the net!

by Gman May 4, 2003

hurling

thirty blokes trying to kill each other with sticks. brilliant to watch but you've got to be irish to want to join in.

"i played a game of hurling last week and now i've only got half a face"

by noodlé January 14, 2004

hurting

in great need, in distress

She was hurting after the incident with her adviser.

by The Return of Light Joker February 20, 2009

hurling

A truely beautiful game, the irish have perfected violence and speed and given it a league to play in.

sticks and stones may break my bones but hurling deffinately will

by shaneaisbett July 1, 2004