# Kook cord

> A joking name for a leash, the cord that ties your ankle to your board.

**What "kook cord" means in surfing:** A joking name for a leash, the cord that ties your ankle to your board.

**Also said:** Leash, Leg rope

**Category:** Gear

## Related words

- [Kook](https://surfslang.com/kook): An inexperienced surfer who doesn't know the etiquette, or anyone acting clueless in the water.

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Source: [Kook cord](https://surfslang.com/kook-cord) on Surfslang.com, the surf slang glossary. Full glossary: https://surfslang.com/llms.txt