hodad

/ˈhoʊæd/ HOH-ad

Definitions

1. noun

a surfer who is not a skilled or experienced surfer, often someone who tries to act like a surfer but lacks the skills or knowledge.

“The hodad was trying to impress his friends with his fake surf tricks.”

2. verb

to act like a surfer, especially in a pretentious or annoying way.

“He was hodading again, pretending to be a surfer but really just getting in the way.”

Synonyms

  • poseur
  • pretender

Antonyms

  • expert
  • surfer