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sofa surfing
noun
informal(of a homeless person) the practice of staying temporarily with various friends and relatives while attempting to find permanent accommodation
Example Sentences
When we met the man - who we are calling Nam to protect his identity - he was carrying all of his possessions in a small black bag and had been sofa surfing around the UK for weeks.
Daniel Thomson is homeless and has been "sofa surfing" for four months.
This can range from sofa surfing with friends to living in B&Bs and hostels.
"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."
Ockelton sent in a tape while sofa surfing and trying to get back on her feet.
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