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.