squid

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Slang · Informal

n. a person who rides a motorcycle too fast and does not wear protective clothes.

n. a motorcyclist, typically a sport-bike rider, who rides recklessly and fails to wear appropriate safety gear like leathers or a helmet.

“He looked like a total squid riding his fast bike in just a t-shirt and shorts.”

“Experienced riders often distance themselves from the squids who treat public motorways like private racetracks without regard for personal safety.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Sports

v. to fish using a special hook that looks like a squid.

v. to fish using a lure or hook designed to imitate the appearance and movement of a squid.

“We spent the whole afternoon squidding off the back of the boat.”

“The local fishermen prefer squidding during the evening hours when the predatory fish are most active near the surface.”