Meaning of speleobopper | Babel Free

Definitions

A careless and inadequately prepared, often teenaged, caver.

derogatory, informal

Examples

“People who treat⟳ caves with such little respect⟳ have⟳ come⟳ to be known as “speleoboppers.” They ruin caves by breaking off the formations for souvenirs and can prompt cave owners to prohibit all use⟳ of them by the public. Serious cavers would advise⟳ speleoboppers to visit⟳ commercial caves where guided tours are given.”

“Speleoboppers apparently have⟳ little or no knowledge of caving techniques or safety, show⟳ little or no respect⟳ for the cave, and often act foolishly […]”

“Secondly, some of the caves were relatively close⟳ to large populations of “speleoboppers.””

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