"malibu" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: malibus [plural]
Etymology: Named for the town of Malibu, where the boards were first made. Head templates: {{en-noun}} malibu (plural malibus)
  1. (surfing) A type of lightweight longboard known for its stability. Categories (topical): Surfing Synonyms: mal, Malibu Related terms: mini-mal
    Sense id: en-malibu-en-noun-7ObJE8GG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports, surfing

Inflected forms

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