off-shore
Meaning: wind blowing from land to ocean
Usage: Describes wind blowing from the land towards the ocean. It creates cleaner, more surfable waves.
"Off-shore winds stay perfect for barrels"
"Off-shore wind, da waves get clean."
"Today, da wind off-shore, perfect fo' surfing."
Origin: Refers to the direction of the wind, which is crucial for understanding weather and surfing conditions in Hawaii.
What does "off-shore" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"off-shore" means "wind blowing from land to ocean" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Describes wind blowing from the land towards the ocean. It creates cleaner, more surfable waves..
How do you pronounce "off-shore"?
"off-shore" is pronounced "off-SHORE". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "off-shore" in a sentence?
Example: "Off-shore winds stay perfect for barrels"
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