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gremmie

noun
grem·​mie
variants: or less commonly gremmy \ ˈgremē , -​mi \
plural gremmies

Definition of gremmie

slang
: a young or inexperienced surfer especially : one whose behavior is objectionable

— called also gremlin

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History and Etymology for gremmie

gremlin + -ie

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