adj: Awesome, excellent, or otherwise worthy of satisfaction or praise. Generally used in response to a pleasing situation or proposition, or to describe something that "kicks ass." Is sometimes used as a synonym for indeed. It is predominantly used in the Northeastern sector of the United States.

The combination of "word" and "gnarly" created by Charlotte and SarahJane.
Symbolised by clenched fists with the thumb and little finger out in a twisting motion.