2006-10-18 08:34:16 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
gnarl‧y /ˈnɑrli/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[nahr-lee] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective, gnarl‧i‧er, gnarl‧i‧est. 1. gnarled.
2. Slang. distasteful; distressing; offensive; gross: a comic noted for his gnarly humor.
2006-10-18 08:37:46 · answer #1 · answered by third space 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like gagansgrl, I was a surfer too -- but I'm talking 30 years ago here!! We especially used "gnarly" to talk about big surf (waves) or a hairy wipeout. Same thing when we'd have a bad accident with the skateboard. The resulting injuries were also considered to be "gnarly". LOL
2016-05-22 00:06:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a surfer term, mostly, and it changes depending on context. It can mean something very difficult to do (a gnarly curve to get around), or something bad (gnarly problem).
2006-10-18 08:38:05 · answer #3 · answered by Bitsie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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1) slang term for something extreme. Used in bad and good cases.
Originated from the word gnarled.
2)adjective; used to describe anything really far out and amazing, not necessarily lovely; an extraordinary stunt, or event. Also, onomatopoeia.
3)grotesque, yet awesome
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2006-10-18 09:33:47 · answer #4 · answered by moonie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means a knot on the trunk of a tree or twisted branch of a tree. It later became a common phrase as "gnarly dude", which meant that something was twisted.
2006-10-18 08:38:36 · answer #5 · answered by cowboys21angel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gnarl‧y /ˈnɑrli/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[nahr-lee] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective, gnarl‧i‧er, gnarl‧i‧est. 1. gnarled.
2. Slang. distasteful; distressing; offensive; gross: a comic noted for his gnarly humor.
2006-10-18 08:38:15 · answer #6 · answered by johnfolkrock 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it kinda is double sided. One means aggresive and ferocious, snappy etc. the other is surfer slang saying something is cool.
2006-10-18 08:44:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means all wizened up like tree bark or else it means good (Wayne's World)
2006-10-18 08:37:42 · answer #8 · answered by Nobody200 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say deformed, out of shape.
2006-10-18 08:38:55 · answer #9 · answered by Ally 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
aggresive in freinch
2006-10-18 09:25:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋