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Definition: "Snake" is a verb meaning to take another's wave against his will. When you get snaked, it means that either someone took off in front of you, thus ruining your ride, or someone turned around inside of you and called you off the wave. Either way, getting snaked sucks! It is a cut in the very fabric of what surfers hold as true. Don't snake your fellow surfer!
Also Known As: burn, work, hop, rip, drop in
Examples: Dang! That kook snaked me on my best wave of the day!

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