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thrasher

 

[ ˈθræʃər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

skate culture

A thrasher is someone who engages in skateboarding, often with an emphasis on performing tricks and extreme maneuvers. The term is also associated with the lifestyle and subculture surrounding skateboarding.

Synonyms

boarder, skateboarder, skater

Examples of usage

  • He is a thrasher, constantly pushing the limits at the skatepark.
  • The magazine is popular among thrashers all over the world.
  • As a thrasher, she spends most of her weekends skating with friends.
Context #2 | Noun

music genre

Thrasher can refer to a subgenre of heavy metal music known as thrash metal, characterized by its fast tempos, complex guitar riffs, and aggressive lyrics. It has roots in the early 1980s and is known for its intensity and energy.

Synonyms

speed metal, thrash metal

Examples of usage

  • The band played a set filled with thrasher songs that energized the crowd.
  • There's a thrasher music festival coming to town this summer.
  • His favorite album is a classic thrasher release from the '80s.

Translations

Translations of the word "thrasher" in other languages:

🇵🇹 destruidor

🇮🇳 नाशक

🇩🇪 Zerstörer

🇮🇩 perusak

🇺🇦 знищувач

🇵🇱 niszczyciel

🇯🇵 破壊者

🇫🇷 destructeur

🇪🇸 destructor

🇹🇷 yıkıcı

🇰🇷 파괴자

🇸🇦 مدمر

🇨🇿 ničič

🇸🇰 ničiteľ

🇨🇳 破坏者

🇸🇮 uničevalec

🇮🇸 eyðingarmaður

🇰🇿 жойғыш

🇬🇪 ნგრევა

🇦🇿 məhv edən

🇲🇽 destructor

Word origin

The term 'thrasher' is derived from the verb 'to thrash,' which means to beat or strike violently. It initially appeared in the 1980s, linked to the burgeoning skateboarding culture in California. The word wasn't just about the act of skateboarding; it encompassed a lifestyle characterized by rebellion and a love for extreme sports. As skateboarding grew, so did the community around it, leading to the proliferation of skateboarding magazines, such as 'Thrasher,' which celebrated the culture and pushed the boundaries of skating. The term also found underground success within the heavy metal music scene, particularly in the subgenre known as thrash metal, which emerged simultaneously, characterized by fast tempos and aggressive attributes. Both uses of the term highlight themes of intensity, energy, and a distinctive lifestyle.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,128, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.