Cruising
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɹuːzɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cruising is a noun meaning Sailing about without an exact destination, especially for pleasure.
Meaning
Sailing about without an exact destination, especially for pleasure.
More Meanings
- Driving around without an exact destination, as a social activity.
- (bodybuilding, slang) Reducing the dosage of PEDs instead of cycling them off.
- present participle and gerund of cruise
- (child development, of a baby) Walking unsteadily while holding onto objects such as furniture and walls: a stage in the development of ambulation (unassisted walking), typically occurring around age 10 months.
- (slang) Walking or driving about a locality in search of a sex partner for casual sex, especially among gay men.
Example Sentences
Cruising is a popular activity among the over-60s.
There was a fair amount of cruising going on at the gay party.
Cruising was a popular pasttime for teens in this area at the time.
Cruising is a fun stage for the baby, even though there are going to be some mild falls and crying during the course of it.
Word Forms
- cruisings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sail, sailing, asea, boating, boat, rachel.
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