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It's spelled as "surfin'" here, is it common to say it that way? without "g" at the end?

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Rebecca

It's slang that originates from the song "Surfin" by a band released in 1962, It's commonly used as slang in America and it has the same meaning with "surfing" which refer to the sport of riding waves on a board, or browsing the internet. "Surfin" as slang can also refer to someone who is spaced out and unfocused. Not paying attention to the task at hand. Ex: Hey man, quit surfin and get over here and help! Ex: Joe was on his phone, surfin the net.

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