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