Off the hook - Meaning way cool, sweet; extremely positive.

Old-School - Refers to a facet of skateboarding that is generally considered to be "extinct" or at least not a common practice in modern skateboarding. Many skateboarders embrace their forefathers, and to them, calling something old-school is a good thing, as in "That vert was OLD SCHOOL!"

Ollie - A leap into the air on the board performed by pushing down on the rear end of the board while letting up the front end.

On the hook- Meaning uncool, or lame; negative.

Pop Shove It - A more complicated form of the "Shove It" trick; a 180 degree spin in the air.

Poser - A kid that talks big about skating and sports the gear, but is never seen actually skateboarding.

Props - Respect to someone.

Punk - Derived from punk rockers, typically listening to punk rock, and associated with skaters. One who rebels against convention.

Pusher - A kid that talks about skating and how good he is, but won't go skating with you or your friends. See also "Poser."

Radical - Excellent trick or demonstration of skill. Also known as "Hammer" or "Banger."

Rail - Any long piece of metal or stone that is fit for grinding. Rails can be round or square, though square rails are common only in skateparks, where they are built for riding on. Skaters grind along rails. Rails that skaters commonly ride are handrails alongside stairs.

Regular - Stance with the left foot in front and the right behind, as opposed to "Goofy."

Roll in - A type of ramp designed specifically for riding down. Skaters rarely perform tricks on these, nor do they ride up them (unless they are getting back up to the top for another run). These ramps are designed to give a skater maximum momentum as he rockets down them, so he gains enough speed to attempt large obstacles ahead.