cruising

/ˈkɹuːzɪŋ/

verb

  1. 1

    To sail about, especially for pleasure.

  2. 2

    To travel at constant speed for maximum operating efficiency.

  3. 3

    To move about an area leisurely in the hope of discovering something, or looking for custom.

  4. 4

    To inspect (forest land) for the purpose of estimating the quantity of lumber it will yield.

  5. 5

    To actively seek a romantic partner or casual sexual partner by moving about a particular area; to troll.

  6. 6

    (child development) To walk while holding on to an object (stage in development of ambulation, typically occurring at 10 months).

  7. 7

    To win easily and convincingly.

    Germany cruised to a World Cup victory over the short-handed Australians.

noun

  1. 1

    Sailing about without an exact destination, usually for pleasure.

    Cruising is a popular activity among the over-60s.
  2. 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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