hodaddy

/ˈhoʊdædi/
noun
  1. An older man who pretends to be a surfer or beachgoer but lacks real skill or authenticity; often used humorously or dismissively.
    • That hodaddy at the beach tried to give surfing tips, but he had never caught a wave.
    • The hodaddy bragged about his surf trips, but nobody believed him.
    • My dad's friend is a total hodaddy—he wears a wetsuit everywhere but can't swim.
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