Definition

A sport where a person performs tricks or stunts while falling from the sky on a special board.

Example

He took up skysurfing to experience the thrill of free fall while showing off his skills.

Conversation

Have you ever tried skysurfing?

No, but it sounds thrilling!

I did it last summer, and it was the best experience ever.

Wow, I need to add skysurfing to my bucket list!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Skysurfing is formed from "sky" (from Old Norse *ský*, meaning the upper atmosphere or heavens) and "surfing" (from the verb "to surf", which originates from the English word meaning to ride on waves). The word describes the activity of riding a surfboard while gliding through the air in the sky.

Memory Tip

Imagine riding a surfboard in the air, where 'sky' refers to the upper atmosphere and 'surfing' means riding waves — that's how skysurfing combines these ideas.

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