sofa surfing
"Sofa surfing" is a colloquial term used to describe a temporary living arrangement, often due to lack of stable housing.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Temporarily staying at various friends' or relatives' homes due to not having a permanent residence.
Example
- After losing his job, he started sofa surfing until he could find a new apartment.
- Many students resort to sofa surfing during the holidays when dorms are closed.
B2Homelessness
(informal)A form of homelessness where individuals move between different homes, staying for short periods.
Example
- She ended up sofa surfing after being evicted from her apartment.
- Sofa surfing can be a stressful and unstable way to live.
Similar
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