sofa surfing

noun

1. informal.
   (of a homeless person) the practice of staying temporarily with various friends and relatives while attempting to find permanent accommodation

Example Sentences

Daniel Thomson is homeless and has been "sofa surfing" for four months.

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This can range from sofa surfing with friends to living in B&Bs and hostels.

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"There are so many different categories: there are people who have jeopardy around their tenancy; we've got the street homeless; we've got sofa surfing."

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Ockelton sent in a tape while sofa surfing and trying to get back on her feet.

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Home life affected Anya's mental health and, after a period of sofa surfing, she was offered a place at a hostel.

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