# Wettie

> Short for wetsuit.

**What "wettie" means in surfing:** Short for wetsuit.

**Example:** "Grab your wettie, it's freezing."

**Also said:** Wetsuit

**Category:** Gear

## Related words

- [Steamer](https://surfslang.com/steamer): A full wetsuit with long arms and legs, for cold water.
- [Springsuit](https://surfslang.com/springsuit): A wetsuit with short arms and legs, for warmer water.
- [Rashie](https://surfslang.com/rashie): A thin, stretchy top worn under a wetsuit or on its own to stop chafing and sunburn.

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