Cliff jumping
Meaning: Jumping from a high rock or cliff into a body of water below.
Cliff jumping is the quintessential 'send it' outdoor activity — standing at the edge of a cliff, looking at the water far below, and leaping. It is thrilling, photogenic, and genuinely dangerous. Swimming holes and reservoir cliffs across America have their own local cliff jumping spots, shared through word of mouth and social media. Heights range from manageable (15 feet) to insane (80+ feet). 'Did you jump off the cliff?' is the bragging-rights question.
Examples
- We found an amazing cliff jumping spot — 30 feet into crystal clear water. 我们发现了一个绝佳的跳崖点——从30英尺高处跳入清澈见底的水中。Encontramos un sitio increíble para saltar desde acantilados — 10 metros hacia agua cristalina.最高のクリフジャンプスポットを見つけた――30フィートの高さから透き通った水に飛び込める。최고의 클리프 점핑 스팟을 찾았다 — 9미터 높이에서 맑은 물로 뛰어내린다.
- I am too scared for cliff jumping but I will watch and cheer. 我不敢跳崖,但我会在旁边看着给你加油。Me da demasiado miedo el salto de acantilado, pero miro y animo.クリフジャンプは怖すぎる――見て応援する側でいいよ。클리프 점핑은 너무 무섭다 — 나는 보면서 응원하는 쪽이 좋아.
- He cliff jumped from 50 feet and the impact was intense. 他从50英尺高处跳了下去——入水的冲击力太猛了。Saltó desde 15 metros y el impacto fue brutal.彼は50フィートからクリフジャンプした――着水の衝撃がすごかった。그는 15미터에서 클리프 점핑을 했다 — 착수 충격이 엄청났다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: swimming, adventure, summer
Tone: thrilling, daring
✓ Do Say
- Have you been cliff jumping here?你在这里跳过崖吗?¿Has saltado desde los acantilados aquí?ここでクリフジャンプしたことある?여기서 클리프 점핑 해봤어?
- That cliff jump was insane.那一跳太疯狂了。Ese salto de acantilado fue una locura.あのクリフジャンプはヤバかった。그 클리프 점프 장난 아니었어.
✗ Don't Say
- Always check the depth and for submerged objects before jumping.跳之前一定要确认水深和水下是否有障碍物。Comprueba siempre la profundidad y la presencia de objetos sumergidos antes de saltar.飛ぶ前に必ず深さと水中の障害物を確認しよう。뛰어내리기 전에 반드시 수심과 수중 장애물을 확인할 것.
Origin & History
Cliff jumping or cliff diving has been done recreationally for as long as humans have lived near cliffs and water. Social media amplified the culture in the 2010s.
Cultural Context
Era: Timeless — social media era 2010s+
Generation: Millennials, Gen Z
Social background: Universal
Regional notes: All regions with suitable geography — lakes, rivers, quarries
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