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surf⋅y

[sur-fee]
–adjective, surf⋅i⋅er, surf⋅i⋅est.
abounding with surf; forming or like surf.

Origin:
1805–15; surf + -y 1
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surf   (sûrf)   
n.  The waves of the sea as they break upon a shore or reef.
v.   surfed, surf·ing, surfs

v.   intr.
  1. To engage in surfing.

  2. Informal To look at a variety of things casually, especially while browsing the Internet or television channels.

v.   tr.
    1. To ride on or along (a wave) on a surfboard.

    2. To engage in surfing at: had never surfed Malibu Beach.

  1. Informal To browse (the Internet or television channels, for example).


[Origin unknown.]
surf'y adj.
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