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   gnarly

   /ˈnɑːli/

   adjective

   • 1. gnarled: "twisted trees and gnarly roots"
   • 2. difficult, dangerous, or challenging: informal North American "he'd taken a fall during a particularly gnarly practice session"
   • ▪ unpleasant or unattractive: "stations can be pretty gnarly places"
   • ▪ very good; excellent: "I hope you have a wicked and totally gnarly day!"

   Word Origin mid 19th century: from gnarl + -y1. gnarly (sense 2) was originally surfers' slang, perhaps from the appearance of rough sea.

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   What is a gnarly word?

   • Many things can be gnarly, like gnarly waves, gnarly old trees with twisting trunks, an old persons gnarly eyebrows, gnarly humor, gnarly girl rockers like the Runaways, a love of gnarly fuzztones, a gnarly guy, a gnarly violent motion, gnarly cottonwood trees, and more. Many different languages also contain words that mean gnarly.

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   Is gnarly a dangerous thing?

   • Something that is gnarly is difficult and sometimes dangerous. The hike in from the road takes at least an hour each way over gnarly terrain. He describes an unwelcome confrontation with a shark as 'pretty gnarly'.

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   What does Gnarl mean?

   • According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of the word ‘gnarl,’ is: If you come across the word ‘gnarly’ or ‘narly’ in common speech or casual conversation online, though, the most likely definition implied is the slang definition. This has two opposite definitions, which are:

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   Where does gnarly come from?

   • Where Does ‘Gnarly’ Come From? The word ‘gnarly’ in the sense of ‘knotted and rugged’ comes from the word ‘gnarl.’ This word is likely a variant of the word ‘knurled,’ which itself comes from the Middle English word ‘knar’ meaning ‘knot in wood, knob, protruding mass on a tree’ from the late fourteenth century.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGNARLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Gnarly is an adjective that can mean rough and twisted, exciting and extreme, or difficult and complicated. Learn how to use it in different contexts and see synonyms and translations.

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     GNARLY meaning: 1. rough and twisted, especially because of...

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   Gnarly can mean gnarled, very bad, nasty, gross, cool, or having a rugged quality. Learn the synonyms, examples, and history of this slang word from Merriam-Webster.

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   Gnarly can mean twisted, distasteful, excellent or difficult, depending on the context. Learn the origin, history and examples of this slang word, especially in surfing and comedy.

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   Something gnarly is twisted, knotty, or bent, like the gnarly branches of an old apple tree or the gnarly fingers of an elderly person.

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8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGNARLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. gnarled. 2. slang. distasteful; distressing; offensive; gross. a comic noted for his gnarly humor.

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   Gnarly can mean gnarled, misshapen, or powerful, depending on the context. It is also a slang term for surfing or water sports, meaning difficult and dangerous. See examples, antonyms, and related words.