streaking

Meanings

• verb

  The act of running or jumping through a crowd or public place with little or no clothing.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with streaking
creaking , faking , making , shaking

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Variants

List of all variants of streaking that leads to same result
streaking , streakings , streak , streaked , streaker , streakers , streaks

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally from the British university tradition, where students would race naked through the halls of their colleges on St. Swithin's Day (July 15).

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded instance of streaking was at the University of Cambridge in England in 1809.

2. The longest streaking event on record took place at the University of Western Ontario in Canada, where a student streaked every day for 50 consecutive days.

3. Streaking has been banned at many universities and sporting events due to concerns over public decency and safety.

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Related Concepts

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1. nudity: Streaking involves exposing one's body, making it closely related to the concept of nudity.

2. prank: Streaking is often considered a prank or a form of practical joke.

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Culture

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Streaking has been a popular prank or form of rebellion in various cultures and settings, from college campuses to sporting events. It has been depicted in literature, film, and music, often as a symbol of youthful rebellion or freedom.

How to Memorize "streaking"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person running through a crowd, jumping over obstacles, and exposing themselves to the crowd. Imagine the feeling of excitement and adrenaline they experience.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'streaking' with the image of a person running through a crowd naked. Create a mental image of the scene and remember the feeling of excitement and rebellion associated with it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Streaking is running through a crowd, showing off your body, feeling proud.'

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