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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