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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

Example Sentences

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That rolling terrain also makes the slopes popular among snowboarders, who enjoy the surfy feel.

From New York Times Feb. 18, 2020

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

The scene is happy because innocent, though maybe the surfy waves blab a more confidential story about the pair.

From The Guardian Jan. 9, 2011

Being skilled, as a mariner is skilled in beaching himself and a boat on a surfy shore, she does ultimately achieve the inside of the car, and she sinks down therein apparently exhausted.

From Your United States Impressions of a first visit by Bennett, Arnold

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