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surf

surf [ surf ]


noun 
Definition:
 
foamy waves: the lines of foamy waves that break on a seashore or reef
play in the surf



verb  (past and past participle surfed, present participle surf·ing, 3rd person present singular surfs)
Definition:
 
1. intransitive verb use surfboard: to ride waves on a surfboard

2. transitive verb ride waves in particular area: to go surfing in a particular place
Have you surfed Waikiki?

3. transitive and intransitive verb online search medium for entertainment: to go on the Internet or watch television for recreation, education, or entertainment, frequently changing the site or channel

[Late 17th century. Origin ?]

surf·a·ble adjective
surf·er noun
surf·ing noun
surf·y adjective

surf's up U.S. used to indicate that it is time to start doing something (slang)

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