cruising
verb
- 1
To sail about, especially for pleasure.
- 2
To travel at constant speed for maximum operating efficiency.
- 3
To move about an area leisurely in the hope of discovering something, or looking for custom.
- 4
To inspect (forest land) for the purpose of estimating the quantity of lumber it will yield.
- 5
To actively seek a romantic partner or casual sexual partner by moving about a particular area; to troll.
- 6
(child development) To walk while holding on to an object (stage in development of ambulation, typically occurring at 10 months).
- 7
To win easily and convincingly.
“Germany cruised to a World Cup victory over the short-handed Australians.”
noun
- 1
Sailing about without an exact destination, usually for pleasure.
“Cruising is a popular activity among the over-60s.”
- 2
Walking or driving about a locality in search of a casual sex partner, especially among gay males.
“There was a fair amount of cruising going on at the gay party.”
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