/serrf"fish'/ , n. , pl. ( esp. collectively ) surffish , ( esp. referring to two or more kinds or species ) surffishes .
1. surfperch.
2. any of several sciaenoid fishes, as Umbrina roncador, inhabiting waters along the Pacific coast of North America.
3. See surf smelt .
[ 1880-85, Amer.; SURF + FISH ]