Word
rudy
Phoneticsrudy
/ˈɹudi/
Definitions
01Jamaican subculture
n. a 'rude boy'; a member of a Jamaican youth subculture from the 1960s known for sharp clothes and ska music.
n. a member of the 'rude boy' subculture originating in 1960s Jamaica, characterized by sharp dress and an association with ska and rocksteady music.
“The old photos showed a group of rudies dancing to ska music in Kingston.”
“The fashion of the early rudy was heavily influenced by American jazz musicians and gangster films, featuring sharp suits and pork pie hats.”
British English · Slang · Archaic
Usage
Often used in the plural 'rudies' when referring to the subculture as a whole.
Synonyms
02acrobatic maneuver
n. a specific move in gymnastics or diving that involves two and a half twists.
n. a technical acrobatic maneuver consisting of a front somersault with two and a half twists.
“The gymnast performed a perfect rudy during her floor routine.”
“Executing a rudy requires exceptional spatial awareness to complete the two and a half rotations before landing safely on the trampoline.”
Technical
Usage
Commonly used in trampolining, diving, and freestyle skiing.
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