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malibu

MA-lih-boo
name
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A coastal city in California known for its beaches and surf culture.
"They spent the weekend surfing in Malibu."
noun
1
A lightweight, stable type of longboard named after the place.
"He learned to surf on an old malibu board."

How to Use Malibu

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In plain EnglishBest known as the California beach city; also used for the surfboard style that takes its name.

Word Forms

malibus plural

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Etymology

Named after the Californian town where this style of surfboard was first developed.

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