channel-surf

chan·nel-surf

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Definitions of channel-surf word

intransitive verb channel-surf to switch TV channels repeatedly using a remote-control device, usually so as to sample brief segments of programs 3
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 watch a series of television stations for a short time each, by repeated use of a remote control. 0

before 1985

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An Americanism dating back to 1985-90

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