surf

Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Medical, Legal, Financial, Acronyms, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.

channel surf

To frequently change channels when watching television, especially for an extended period of time. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. After a long week of work, I like to just sit on the sofa and channel surf for a few hours.

surf and turf

Seafood (surf), especially fish or lobster, served with beef (turf). Sometimes stylized as "surf 'n' turf." I've never understood the appeal of surf and turf, personally—I love steak and lobster, but their flavors don't really go together. I know a great place down by the beach that does excellent surf 'n' turf.

surf the net

To browse the various content of the Internet. With the ubiquity of affordable smartphones and computers, everyone from seniors to preschoolers is able to surf the net these days. I just worry that he spends too much time surfing the net alone instead of hanging out with other kids his age.

See also: net, surf

surf and turf

fish and beef; lobster and beef. (A dinner serving incorporating both expensive seafood and an expensive cut of beef. Alludes to the sea and to the pasture. Fixed order.) Walter ordered the surf and turf, but Alice ordered only a tiny salad. No surf and turf for me. I want fish and fish alone.

surf the Net

to browse around in the contents of the Internet. I spend an hour a day or more surfing the Net.

See also: net, surf

surf the net

move from site to site on the Internet.

Surf here comes from channel-surfing , the practice of switching frequently between channels on a television set in an attempt to find an interesting programme.

See also: net, surf

surf and turf

a dish containing both seafood and meat, typically shellfish and steak. chiefly North American

surf

1. mod. wonderful; with it; excellent. (California.) This party is, like, surf.

2. in. to use a remote control to check a large number of TV stations. (see also channel hopping.) Don spends almost an hour surfing before he falls asleep in front of the TV.

surf the net

tv. to browse through the offerings of the internet. He surfs the net for three hours each evening.

See also: net, surf

References in periodicals archive ?

The company believes South African surf holidays should be about uncrowded line-ups, endless barrels, unforgettable landscapes, untouched wildlife, authentic African experiences, good coffee, wholesome food, and a comfortable place to rest your head at the end of the day.

Saffa Surf Website Launch - Revolutionising South African Surf Travel

Jo Dennison, head of the Surf Snowdonia Surf Academy and herself a multiple Welsh and British surf champion said: "Because our waves are consistent and guaranteed, surfers can progress at a much faster pace.

Surfing makes 2020 Olympics riding wave from NorthWales

LANGUAGE ARTS: Surf schools are sprouting up all over the world.

Worldly waves: major surf competitions rely on science to find the perfect waves

Peralta's documentary about '70s skateboarding in Santa Monica, meanwhile suffering from the popularizing surf film's usual problems, including bowdlerizing and a cumbersome, IMAX title.

Chairmen of the boards: Thad Ziolkowski on Riding Giants

To accomplish this, they built a marketplace on the Top Surf Shops directory where surfing fans can opt for featured T-shirts each month, including throwbacks and one offs, by joining Top Surf Shops T-Shirt Club.

Surf Directory Launches to Support Local Surf Shops & Shapers

Newport Beach Lido Extreme Surf Side Sport VK Sports

Thrasher Hella pages: shops that are down with Thrasher

There were so few of us that if you saw someone with a surf board you stopped to chat.

Everybody's gone surfin' Surfin' in Rest Bay

Trainer Bruce Headley wanted to send Surf Cat to the Haskell Invitational earlier this month at Monmouth Park in New Jersey.

DETOUR PUTS SURF CAT IN PACIFIC CLASSIC

Not only do Opie's new photographs prove tedious and derivative (not just of Dijkstra), they display no notice of, not to mention passion for, the rather inspiring history of surfing, surfing photography, or surf culture.

Catherine Opie: regen projects

Because tactics that keep sand where sunbathers want it can also wipe out the wave action in the surf zone, the area between the outermost breakers and the shore.

Surf vs. sand: U.S. beaches are washing out to sea. Can engineers save the shore without ruining the waves? (Earth: beaches/erosion)

Thompson, who now works as a contract developer but continues to surf almost daily, believes homophobia is rampant on the surfing circuit.

Beached by homophobia; how Robbins Thompson caught a wave of antigay sentiment and quit the professional surfing circuit

Daily Deal Site Offers Deep Discounts on Surf Gear and Low-Cost, Targeted Sales Channel for Surf Industry

SwarmOn Launch Brings Social Buying Power to the Surf Industry for First Time

Aurora Brother's Boards Thrifty Stick #2 Boulder All Hoards Sports Meta Skateshop Satellite Brighton Eppie's Canon City Big House Skates Replay Skate Shop The Cheap Skate Carbondale Casual Culture Castle Rock Fake Skateboards Crested Butte Air Up There Denver The Denver Shop Thrifty Stick #1 Ft Collins Rocks Off Records The Skateboard Market Wrightlife Gunnison Rapid Fire Lakewood 303 Boards Littleton Angora's BC Surf & Sport Longmont Sol Skateboards Steamboat Springs Click Worldwide Thornton Goodol Lumber Skateboards Trinidad Dropping In Skate Shop

Thrasher hella pages: shops are down thrasher

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Other than a mild-mannered challenge from Santa Cruz for the title of ``Surf City USA,'' Huntington Beach has few peers when it comes to the best surf spots in the continental United States.

CATCH A WAVE? NOT EASILY DONE POOR CONDITIONS WON'T STOP THE PART

As a result a surf development plan is being drawn up by the City & County of Swansea, and a surf degree is on offer from Swansea Institute of Higher Education.