train surfing
"Train surfing" involves riding on the outside parts of a moving train, often illegally and dangerously, and has roots in both survival tactics and modern thrill-seeking.
Definition
B2Urban Recreation
(informal, slang)Riding on the outside parts of a moving train, such as the roof or sides, often for thrill-seeking.
Example
- Some teenagers were caught train surfing for a social media challenge.
C1Public Safety
(formal, legal)Engaging in the illegal and dangerous act of riding on the exterior parts of a moving train.
Example
- Authorities have increased patrols to deter train surfing due to its high risk of injury.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "train surfing":
pull a traincrowd surfingrun a traintrain trackrailway trainon the rails