couch surfing

American  

[kauch surf-ing] / ˈkaʊtʃ ˌsɜrf ɪŋ /

noun

1. the practice of staying as a guest in the homes of friends or acquaintances while traveling or when lacking permanent housing, usually with hosts providing limited accommodations such as a couch or other informal sleeping arrangement.

2. the act or practice of sitting on a couch or sofa and watching TV, especially while switching from channel to channel.

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