With the sport of lacrosse comes the jargon that no player can escape. Whether you’re new to the sport, just brushing up on your lacrosse terminology, or you’re trying to decode your lax bro boyfriend, we’ve got you covered. Here is our compiled list of lacrosse slang terms that you can use on and off the field.
Top Cheddar
Definition: A goal scored by the ball hitting the top of the goal.
Dangle
Definition: Dodging through multiple people
Wand
Definition: Stick
Pipe City
Definition: When a shot ricochets off of the post
Yard Sale
Definition: When a player loses their stick and/or equipment leaving it scattered on the field (like a yard sale)
Goon Squad
Definition: The players on the bench who typically mess around and never touch the field
Lettuce
Definition: Referring to a player’s long hair that comes out the back of their helmet
Dirty
Definition: A very good player or play
Fish
Definition: A player who is extremely unskilled
Now that you have the lingo down, you’re ready to talk the talk. So, next time you hear someone yell “Rip it top cheddar,” you’ll know exactly what’s up.
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