Streaker: meaning, definitions and examples
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streaker
[ striːkər ]
public event
A streaker is a person who appears in public wearing nothing but their birthday suit, typically during a sports event or public gathering, often as a form of protest or for amusement.
Synonyms
exhibitionist, nude runner.
Examples of usage
- The streaker ran across the football field during the halftime show.
- He became famous after being a streaker at the Super Bowl.
- Many spectators were shocked by the streaker's sudden appearance.
- A streaker caused a delay in the game as security chased him.
Translations
Translations of the word "streaker" in other languages:
🇵🇹 corredor pelado
🇮🇳 नग्न धावक
🇩🇪 Nacktläufer
🇮🇩 pelari telanjang
🇺🇦 оголений бігун
🇵🇱 nagi biegacz
🇯🇵 ストリーカー
🇫🇷 streaker
🇪🇸 corredor desnudo
🇹🇷 çıplak koşucu
🇰🇷 스트리커
🇸🇦 عداء عارٍ
🇨🇿 nahý běžec
🇸🇰 nahý bežec
🇨🇳 裸跑者
🇸🇮 goli tekač
🇮🇸 nakt hlaupari
🇰🇿 жалаңаш жүгіруші
🇬🇪 შიშველი მორბენალი
🇦🇿 çıplak qaçan
🇲🇽 corredor desnudo
Etymology
The term 'streaker' originates from the act of streaking, which is defined as running naked in public. The word became popular in the 1960s when spontaneous nude runs began to occur at sporting events and festivals, primarily in Europe and the United States. The phenomenon of streaking often involves not just nudity but also a desire to shock or entertain the audience, and it has been associated with youth culture and rebellion against societal norms. The first recorded incident involving a streaker occurred in 1974 at a university campus, but the act itself has roots in older traditions of nudity and performance. Over the years, streaking has evolved from a playful act to a more serious form of protest in some cases, and it has become a part of popular culture, often showcased in films and television shows.