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cruising

The correct spelling is cruising.

How to pronounce cruising

verb

IPA: /ˈkɹuːzɪŋ/

Say it like: Crui-sin-g

The correct spelling is cruising. To sail about, especially for pleasure. For example: "Germany cruised to a World Cup victory over the short-handed Australians."

Usage Examples

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

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

There was a fair amount of cruising going on at the gay party.

Meanings

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.

noun

  1. 1.Sailing about without an exact destination, usually for pleasure.
  2. 2.Walking or driving about a locality in search of a casual sex partner, especially among gay males.

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