# Wave hog

> Someone who catches far more than their share of waves and doesn't let others have a turn.

**What "wave hog" means in surfing:** Someone who catches far more than their share of waves and doesn't let others have a turn.

**Category:** Lineup

## Related words

- [Snake](https://surfslang.com/snake): Paddling around another surfer to get into a better position for the next wave, stealing their priority.

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Source: [Wave hog](https://surfslang.com/wave-hog) on Surfslang.com, the surf slang glossary. Full glossary: https://surfslang.com/llms.txt