Etymology

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Today it means: A two-wheeled, human-powered land vehicle consisting of two narrow platforms or decks that are joined by a torsion bar containing a spring. It is controlled by the feet, and the two wheels can move independently. Full definition →

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From the brand name RipStik.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.