mooning en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
The usage of "mooning" to refer to the act reflected the use of "moon" as a metaphor for "the buttocks" since 1743. It was popularised from American student slang in the 1960s.
Meanings
- The act of showing one's buttocks.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| moonings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (6)
es hacer un calvo (Act of showing one's buttocks) · mi whakapohane (Act of showing one's buttocks) · fi pyllistäminen (Act of showing one's buttocks) · fi takapuolen näyttäminen (Act of showing one's buttocks) · ru демонстра́ция f ягодиц (Act of showing one's buttocks) · fr mooning (Act of showing one's buttocks)