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- [chan-l surf]
- /ˈtʃæn l sɜrf/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [chan-l surf]
- /ˈtʃæn l sɜrf/
Definition of channel surfer words
- verb without object channel surfer to change from one channel on a television set to another with great or unusual frequency, especially by using a remote control. 1
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Origin of channel surfer
First appearance:
before 1985 One of the 1% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1985-90
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Parts of speech for Channel surfer
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
channel surfer popularity
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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
channel surfer usage trend in Literature
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