channel surf

chan·nel surf

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Definitions of channel surf words

verb without object channel surf to change from one channel on a television set to another with great or unusual frequency, especially by using a remote control. 1
verb channel surf To quickly scan the channels on a television using a remote control. 0

before 1985

One of the 1% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1985-90

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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