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surfy

American  
[sur-fee] / ˈsɜr fi /

adjective

surfier, surfiest
  1. abounding with surf; forming or like surf.


Etymology

Origin of surfy

First recorded in 1805–15; surf + -y 1

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Accompanied by head-bopping percussion and a surfy guitar, Johnson’s archly acidic delivery cuts through the rest of the song’s mock-breezy atmosphere.

From New York Times Jun. 10, 2022

This Houston-based instrumental group is turning heads fusing surfy psych rock, Thai funk and dubby worldbeat into stress-reducing soundscapes that slowly roll like gentle ocean waves on sandy beaches.

From Seattle Times Oct. 26, 2018

That bold clarity continues on Fade Away, as Cosentino’s references to Stevie Nicks and Patsy Cline prove to be a bigger part of the picture than the girl group harmonies and surfy pop of Crazy For You.

From Time Oct. 28, 2013

They try to create surfy indie-pop-folk with hip hop beats, provided by Thom.

From The Guardian Aug. 15, 2012

The balls fell on every side of the boat, and at length one struck her on the stem, rending her open from end to end, and scattering her shivered planks over the surfy sea.

From The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) by Lever, Charles James

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