planking

Meanings

• Verb

  An activity or prank where an individual lays flat on a surface, often a horizontal one, and holds the position for as long as possible, usually while being photographed or filmed.

  - "He spent hours planking on the pavement to raise awareness for a charity."
  - "The group of friends took turns planking in strange places and posted the videos online."

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Variants

List of all variants of planking that leads to same result
planking , plankings , plank , planked , planks

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Etymology

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The origin of the term 'planking' is unclear, but it may be related to the action of lying flat like a plank.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded planking time is 8 hours, 15 minutes, and 1 second.

2. Planking has been practiced as a prank or challenge since at least the early 2000s.

3. There have been reports of people injuring themselves while attempting to plank in dangerous or unstable locations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pranking: Planking is a type of prank or dare, where an individual challenges themselves or others to hold a position for as long as possible.

2. Street art: Planking can also be considered a form of street art or performance art, as individuals use their bodies to create unique and often humorous images in public spaces.

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Culture

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Planking has gained popularity as a viral trend on social media, with people sharing photos and videos of themselves planking in various locations and situations.

How to Memorize "planking"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize planking, imagine lying flat on a surface with your arms and legs extended, like a plank of wood. Practice holding this position for increasing lengths of time to get a better sense of what it entails.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'planking' with the image of a plank of wood, and remember that it refers to the action of lying flat and holding the position like one.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Plank like a piece of wood' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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