First Known Use: 1685
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1surf
noun \ˈsərf\
: large waves that fall on the shore and the white foam and sound that they produce
Full Definition of SURF
1
: the swell of the sea that breaks upon the shore
2
: the foam, splash, and sound of breaking waves
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Origin of SURF
origin unknown
2surf
verb
: to ride on ocean waves using a special board (called a surfboard)
: to look for information or other interesting things on the Internet
Full Definition of SURF
intransitive verb1
: to ride the surf (as on a surfboard)
2
: to scan a wide range of offerings for something of interest
transitive verb
: to scan the offerings of (as television or the Internet) for something of interest
— surf·er noun
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First Known Use of SURF
1917
SURF Defined for Kids
1surf
noun \ˈsərf\
Definition of SURF for Kids
1
: the waves of the sea that splash on the shore
2
: the sound, splash, and foam of breaking waves
2surf
verb
surfedsurf·ing
Definition of SURF for Kids
1
: to ride the incoming waves of the sea (as on a surfboard)
2
: to scan a wide range of offerings (as on television or the Internet) for something that is interesting or fills a need
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