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Definition of bodysurf

bodysurf

/ˈbɑː.diˌsɝːf/
bod · y · surf
Past Simple:bodysurfed
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Past Participle:bodysurfed
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Present Participle:bodysurfing
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bodysurf Lexical Profile

bodysurf Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To ride on the crest or face of an ocean wave using only one's body (often aided by swim fins) rather than a surfboard or bodyboard.

Example

"During our afternoon at the beach, the kids loved learning how to bodysurf the gentle shore break."

• Nearby Words

bodyslam
bodystocking
bodysuit
bodysurf
bodysurfer
bodysurfing
bodywash

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bodysurf. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bodysurf
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