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Cruising

verb
/ˈkɹuːzɪŋ/
Word Frequency: 1.4

Definitions

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

Synonyms

sailsailingaseaboatingboatrachelnavigatingpathstravelingtouringrovingvoyaging

Rhymes With

musingamusingbruisingperusingaccusingconfusingsousingdiffusing
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