surfing
|surf/ing|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈsɜːrfɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈsɜːfɪŋ/
(surf)
wave riding
Etymology
Etymology Information
'surf' originates from the late 17th century, possibly from the obsolete 'suff', meaning 'the shoreward surge of the sea'.
Historical Evolution
'surf' changed from the obsolete word 'suff' and eventually became the modern English word 'surf'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the shoreward surge of the sea', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'riding waves on a surfboard'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42