# Snake

> Paddling around another surfer to get into a better position for the next wave, stealing their priority.

**What "snake" means in surfing:** Paddling around another surfer to get into a better position for the next wave, stealing their priority.

**Also said:** Snaking

**Category:** Lineup

## Related words

- [Drop in](https://surfslang.com/drop-in): Catching a wave that another surfer, closer to the peak, is already riding.
- [Wave hog](https://surfslang.com/wave-hog): Someone who catches far more than their share of waves and doesn't let others have a turn.

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Source: [Snake](https://surfslang.com/snake) on Surfslang.com, the surf slang glossary. Full glossary: https://surfslang.com/llms.txt