channel surfer

channel surfer

One who quickly switches between channels on a TV, as while looking for a program to watch. Hey, channel surfer, can you slow down so I can actually see what's on? After a long week of work, I like to just sit on the sofa and be a channel surfer for a few hours. Here's the remote—you be the channel surfer and see if you can find anything on TV.

See also: channel, surfer

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channel surfer

n. a person who practices channel hopping. My husband is a confirmed channel surfer. I can’t understand why he does it.

See also: channel, surfer

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