upskirting

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of taking a photo or video under someone's skirt, usually for the purpose of capturing an image of their underwear or genital area without their consent.

  - "Upskirting is an invasion of privacy and is considered a form of sexual harassment."
  - "The man was charged with upskirting after taking a photo under a woman's skirt on the train."

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Variants

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Etymology

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Upskirting is a modern term that originated in the late 20th century with the popularization of smartphones and other devices capable of taking surreptitious photos.

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Trivia

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1. Upskirting is illegal in many jurisdictions, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

2. Upskirting can also refer to the act of taking a photo or video up someone's shirt or blouse, but this usage is less common and may have different legal implications.

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Related Concepts

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1. Peeping Tom: A person who observes others, especially strangers, in private situations or through windows, doors, or other openings.

2. Sexting: The act of sending, receiving, or forwarding sexually explicit messages, photographs, or images via electronic devices.

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Culture

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Upskirting is a controversial and disturbing behavior that violates privacy and can be emotionally and psychologically damaging to victims.

How to Memorize "upskirting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person taking a photo or video under someone's skirt without their consent. Visualize the invasion of privacy and the potential harm to the victim.

2. associate
   

   - Associate upskirting with privacy invasion, sexual harassment, and emotional distress.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym UPSKIRTING to remember the definition: Unsolicited Photos of Skirts and Intimidating, Reprehensible, Grotesque, Invading, and Traumatizing Harassment.

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