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