- present participle of skateboard.
skateboarding
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of skateboarding
First recorded in 1960–65; skateboard + -ing 1
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Indonesia's Bunga Nyimas holds the record, having won bronze in women's skateboarding aged 12 in 2018.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
My brothers were particularly fond of one wooden ewe mounted on wheels, which gave her the jaunty appearance of a sheep who had recently discovered skateboarding.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
“There would be like skateboarding demos, there would be cool stuff going on, but my sister was just with all the grown-ups, and she preferred it,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
She was outgoing and active and enjoyed surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding and volunteering at a farm once a week, Walker said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Three of his skateboarding homeys were lined up beside him.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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