Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ollie
Noun / Verb
/ˈɒli/
Definition
A skateboarding trick in which the rider leaps into the air, allowing the board to rise with them.
Examples
- He practiced the ollie until he could do it perfectly every time.
- The ollie is essential for performing more advanced skateboarding tricks.
- During the contest, she landed a flawless ollie over the gap.
Meaning
The ollie is a foundational trick in skateboarding that allows the rider to jump and maneuver the skateboard without grabbing the board, essentially using foot pressure to pop it off the ground.
Synonyms
- Jump
- Leap
- Pop
