Definition of "cruising" []

• Present participle of cruise. (verb)
• The action of the verb to cruise. (noun)
• A concerted effort to find a sexual encounter with another man especially in a public place although this has been superseded by internet encounters in recent times (noun)

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• "When it comes to gay culture, the term "cruising" doesn't mean taking a leisurely boat trip, exotic sea voyage, or oceanic journey."
• "Maybe an explanation of the term cruising speed is in order here."
• "While it may seem that cruising is strictly a mass market vacation with ships carrying up to 6,000 passengers and activities geared towards families with little kids, endless buffets and cabins smaller than most kitchens, there's another side that is decidedly more refined."