What does OLLIE mean?

ollie Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A skateboarding trick in which the rider jumps into the air and simultaneously causes the board to leap off the ground.
Pronunciations: US: /ˈɑli/; UK: /ˈɒli/
Origin and Usage: The term "ollie" was coined by skateboarder Alan "Ollie" Gelfand in the late 1970s. It is a staple trick in modern skateboarding and is used to jump over obstacles or onto ledges and rails. The word "ollie" has evolved to become a verb and can be used in phrases such as "ollie up" or "ollie over".
Synonyms: None
Related Words: skate, grind, kick
Example Sentences:
- He practiced his ollies for hours in the park. - She was able to ollie over the curb and onto the sidewalk. - The skateboarder impressed the crowd with a series of ollies and kickflips.


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