In motorcycle terms, what is the true origin of the word "Squid"? This
is a word that generally refers to unsafe riders and those who speed
around without wearing proper safety gear. I need to know exactly what
"Squid" stands for (if its an acronym)- or how it came about.

Howdy amram-ga,

General consensus indicates that "squid" is derived from "SQUirrelly kID"
which is not surprising since someone who acts crazy is called a "squirrel"
or is said to act "squirrelly."  From the motoXschool.com web site.
http://www.motoxschool.com/mxtermscopy.htm

"Squirrel: An inconsistent and dangerous rider."

From the NC (North Carolina) Rider Web site "Biker Dictionary: page.
http://www.chathamcba.com/

"SQUID - SQUirrelly young kID - (inexperienced rider)"

More from a Motorcycle.com message posted by "squidly."
http://news.motorcycle.com/article.motml?thold=-1&mode=flat&order=0&sid=1320

"The term, 'Squid' actually comes from the combination of two words:
Squirrelly + Kid. Thus the shortened form would be Squid. The term
originated on the back roads of California."

There is some talk that it is derived from Navy personnel (called "squids"
by Marines) would get motorcycles and wildly ride them around, as well as
it being Vietnam War slang, but neither are as recognized as the "kID"
version.

If you need any clarification, feel free to ask.


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