gremlin
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A young, inexperienced surfer or skateboarder, regarded as a nuisance.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “gremlin” mean?
A young, inexperienced surfer or skateboarder, regarded as a nuisance.
Is “gremlin” formal or informal?
gremlin is generally slang.