Streaking: meaning, definitions and examples

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streaking

 

[ ˈstriːkɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in sports

The act of streaking involves running naked through a public place, typically for a short distance. Streaking is often seen as a form of exhibitionism or a prank.

Synonyms

exhibitionism, naked running, streaking prank

Examples of usage

  • During the football game, a streaker ran across the field, causing a momentary distraction.
  • After losing a bet, he had to go streaking through the park.
  • The streaking trend became popular at sporting events in the 1970s.
  • The university imposed strict penalties for students caught streaking on campus.
  • The streaking incident went viral on social media, attracting both criticism and amusement.

Translations

Translations of the word "streaking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 correndo nu

🇮🇳 नग्न दौड़ना

🇩🇪 nackt herumlaufen

🇮🇩 berlari telanjang

🇺🇦 бігати голяка

🇵🇱 bieganie nago

🇯🇵 ストリーキング

🇫🇷 courir nu

🇪🇸 correr desnudo

🇹🇷 çıplak koşma

🇰🇷 알몸으로 달리기

🇸🇦 الجري عارياً

🇨🇿 běhání nahý

🇸🇰 behanie nahý

🇨🇳 裸奔

🇸🇮 teči gol

🇮🇸 hlaupa nakinn

🇰🇿 жалаңаш жүгіріс

🇬🇪 შიშველი სირბილი

🇦🇿 çılpaq qaçış

🇲🇽 correr desnudo

Etymology

The term 'streaking' originated in the United States in the early 1970s during a trend of people running naked through public spaces. The practice gained attention and became popular, especially at sporting events and college campuses. Streaking was often seen as a humorous or daring act, although it raised concerns about public decency and safety. Over the years, streaking has evolved from a cultural phenomenon to a sporadic occurrence, often met with legal consequences.

See also: streak, streaked, streaks, streaky.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,394, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.