surf·ing [surfing] BrE [ˈsɜːfɪŋ] NAmE [ˈsɜːrfɪŋ] noun uncountable 1. the sport of riding on waves while standing on a narrow board called a ↑surfboard •to go surfing 2. the activity of looking at different things on the Internet in order to find sth interesting, or of changing between TV channels in order to find an interesting programme
Culture: Surfing is very popular in the US, especially in ↑Hawaii and ↑California and also in the UK, in ↑Cornwall. The culture which often surrounds surfing includes a relaxed, informal style of dress and a relaxed, outdoor lifestyle.