Stoked is a word that is hundreds of years old, but in the dictionary since 1902. Originally it meant that a fire had been stoked, and if a fire has been stoked it means it’s ready to burn. In the 1960’s the word became popular in surf culture in California to describe the feeling of catching a good ride on a wave. The Beach Boys released a song called Stoked in 1963 and then it became popular in music culture. Stoked then became a commonly used around the world to describe feeling excited, but especially in action sports.

When someone says they “feel stoked” it usually means they feel happy, good, strong, brave, accomplished or like they did something positive. It can mean many things or sometimes be experienced for other people because it’s an emotion, just like happiness. Feeling stoked is different for everyone but when you feel so excited that it feels a fire is ready to burn inside… that’s stoked! 🔥

Stoked.com was founded in 1996 and is a social media network presented by Dave Lawton and Daren Strange showcasing the best people, moments, and events in the world of action sports today.