5 Words That Mean Something Totally Different To Cheerleaders
5 Words That Mean Something Totally Different To Cheerleaders
It's no secret that cheerleading is very different from most athletic activities, which is why it comes with its own dictionary of secret lingo that's foreign to the average person.
It's no secret that cheerleading is very different from most athletic activities, which is why it comes with its own dictionary of secret lingo that's foreign to the average person.
1. Positive affirmation that a team or athlete is really working it; a term that indicates excitement!
"YAS, girl! That stunt was amazing!"
Mat Talk
verb
1. To speak words of encouragement to teammates while on the mat
"I'm having a hard time landing my running tumbling pass. Will you mat talk for me in the next full out?"
1. To persevere in the face of difficulty, obstacles, or challenges
"My ankle hurts, but I'm pushing."
1. Incredibly amazing
"That stunt is sickening."
1. Perfect or flawless
"Her jumps are tea."
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By: Jadie Ostlund
Here are five terms you can expect to hear from allstar cheerleaders in 2016.
YAS
exclamation1. Positive affirmation that a team or athlete is really working it; a term that indicates excitement!
"YAS, girl! That stunt was amazing!"
Mat Talk
verb1. To speak words of encouragement to teammates while on the mat
"I'm having a hard time landing my running tumbling pass. Will you mat talk for me in the next full out?"
Push
verb1. To persevere in the face of difficulty, obstacles, or challenges
"My ankle hurts, but I'm pushing."
Sickening
adjective1. Incredibly amazing
"That stunt is sickening."
Tea
adjective1. Perfect or flawless
"Her jumps are tea."
Share some of your favorite cheer lingo with us on Facebook or in the comments below!
By: Jadie Ostlund