What it means
Means super excited or buzzing about what’s coming up. It blew up in surf and skate circles, then went mainstream, so now people use it for everything from a swell forecast to a new job. If you’re stoked, you’re not just happy, you’re basically vibrating with hype and can’t stop talking about the plan.
Usage examples
"Dude, I’m hella stoked for the Big Sur run tomorrow, snacks packed, playlist ready, and the van’s already gassed up."
"I am so stoked for the road trip this weekend, I packed my bag three days early and keep checking the weather."
Where it comes from
Surfer slang out of California that rode the wave into everyday English: to be stoked is to be fired up with excitement, buzzing for what is coming. The image is of stoking a fire, feeding the flames of enthusiasm. Pure good vibes, said with a grin before a trip, a gig or anything you cannot wait for.
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