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Choss

Definition of Climbing Slang Word

By Stewart Green, About.com

Choss

Definition: A slang expression for loose rotten rock. It can also be used as “chossy” to describe a bad rock section or a “choss pile.”

Usage: “Jeez, that route is so loose—it’s total choss up there.”

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