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gnarly

gnarl·y [ nrlee ] (comparative gnarl·i·er, superlative gnarl·i·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. highly dangerous: extremely difficult, risky, and challenging ( slang )
gnarly surf off Santa Monica beach

2. excellent: extraordinarily good or pleasurable ( dated slang )
bought a gnarly skateboard

[<gnarl1, perhaps from the way rough water appeared to surfers]
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