cruising

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
  2. verb travel at a moderate speed
  3. verb look for a sexual partner in a public place

Etymology

By surface analysis, cruise + -ing.

Synonyms

cruise

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