noun
grommet
A young or inexperienced participant in surfing or other board sports.
The grommet paddles out with the older surfers every morning.
Etymology
Origin uncertain. Grommet for a young surfer is established slang, but the metal-ring sense does not securely explain it.
More examples
- A few grommets practice skateboard tricks behind the shop.
- The youngest grommet follows her snowboard instructor down the slope.
- The older surfers teach the grommet how to spot a good wave.
Forms
grommet · grommets