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foamie

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An inexpensive surfboard made of extruded polystyrene foam

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • A young surfer learning on a foamie Surfing: Skills - Training - Techniques
  • Sometimes called foamies, these soft boards are ideal because the soft foam construction means the boards are incredibly buoyant, enabling the beginner to catch waves easily.https://web.archive.org/web/20171014103606/http://www.surfing-waves.com/beginner_surfboard.htm

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History

Etymology

From foam + -ie.