Meaning
An aerial maneuver in which one catches air by leaping off the ground with the skateboard and into the air.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From Ollie. Named after American skateboarder Alan Gelfand (1963–), via the Floridian skateboarder's nickname.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 27 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-07-15OBEFILN
- 2026-07-05ODEFILV
- 2026-06-09OEFGILN
- 2026-06-06OEILNTW
- 2026-05-27OEFINLX
- 2026-05-14IBMKELO
- 2026-04-25OENIHLP
- 2026-02-28IDEHLKO
- 2025-12-30IPDOGEL
- 2025-10-17LBEIMOZ
- 2025-09-30IBTOLCE
- 2025-09-19EGPIOLH
+15 earlier appearances in the archive.