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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

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

From The Guardian • Aug. 15, 2012

IN far-off lands, 'neath northern skies, And on the surfy shore, Lives the lone Xema, and delights In ocean's thunder roar.

From Chatterbox Stories of Natural History by Anonymous

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