surf
UK: sɜːf | US: sɜːrf
n. the mass or line of foam formed by waves breaking on a seashore or reef
vi. to ride on ocean waves using a surfboard
vt. to browse the internet casually (colloquial)
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The word "surf" originated in the late 17th century, possibly from the obsolete English word suff (meaning "the shoreward surge of the sea"), influenced by the sound of breaking waves. It retains its core association with waves and shorelines. The later verb sense (wave-riding) emerged in the early 20th century, while the internet-related usage (1980s) metaphorically extends the idea of "riding" through digital content.
The surf was too rough for swimming today.
They spent the morning learning to surf in Hawaii.
He likes to surf the web for news articles.
The sound of the surf at night is soothing.
Professional surfers compete in massive waves.