Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ollying
verb
/ˈɒli/
Definition
Ollying is a skateboarding trick where the rider leaps into the air with the skateboard, allowing the board to rise with them.
Examples
- He’s been practicing his ollying skills at the skate park every weekend.
- To ollie over a gap, you need to time your jump with the popping of the tail.
- She finally mastered the ollie after weeks of trying.
Meaning
The term refers to a fundamental skateboarding maneuver that involves both the skateboard and the rider becoming airborne together.
Synonyms
- jump
- leap
- ascend
