n.
the mass or line of foam formed by waves breaking on a seashore or reef.
v.
- stand or lie on a surfboard and ride on the crest of a wave towards the shore.
▸informal ride on the roof or outside of a fast-moving vehicle, typically a train, for excitement.
- move from site to site on (the Internet).
Derivative
- surfer n.
- surfing n.
- surfy adj.
Etymology
C17: appar. from obs. suff, of unknown origin, perh. influenced by the spelling of surge.