take gas

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Meaning · English

To be knocked off one's surfboard by a wave.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Jordan took gas. He got rolled around the rocks and eventually came to a stop.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “take gas” mean?

To be knocked off one's surfboard by a wave.

Is “take gas” formal or informal?

take gas is generally slang.