Channel-surf
to change from one channel on a television set to another with great or unusual frequency, especially by using a remote control.
verb
See channel-hop
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verb -hops, -hopping, -hopped (intransitive) to change television channels repeatedly using a remote control device verb to travel across the English Channel for a day of shopping, sightseeing, etc. in mainland Europe, esp. France Usage Note UK; Channel-hopped, Channel-hopping, Channel-hopper n verb to use a remote control to cycle through television channels or watch several […]
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