gnar
Americanverb (used without object)
Etymology
Origin of gnar
1490–1500; imit; compare Old English gnyrran, German knarren, knirren, Middle Dutch gnerren, gnorren
Example Sentences
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You�ve spent all preseason patiently awaiting the arrival of your regional on-snow demo, and you can�t wait to get out there and shred the gnar, but wait!
From Time Magazine Archive
Equal amounts jaw-dropping skill and painful determination, Johnny goes buck gnar everywhere, every time.
From Time Magazine Archive
Justin Williams cruised into second with his casual gnar.
From Time Magazine Archive
Guides will lead you and your friends safely to the backcountry chutes, cliff bands, and other gnar spots.
From Time Magazine Archive
Suddenly machines began to gnar, and the waves to whirl, and an iron bridge rose out of the water.
From Hesperus or Forty-Five Dog-Post-Days Vol. I. A Biography by Jean Paul
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