PLANKING Meaning and
Definition
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Planking refers to a popular physical activity and internet fad where an individual lies face down on a rigid surface, extending their body straight and parallel to the ground. The posture resembles a wooden plank, hence the name "planking." This activity gained significant attention and popularity in the early 2010s, particularly through social media platforms.
The objective of planking is to maintain a stiff and rigid position while being photographed or recorded, often in unusual or daring locations. Plankers often strive for creativity, seeking out distinct or challenging spots to engage in the activity, adding an element of adventure.
However, planking also carries certain risks, as it involves lying prone on surfaces that may pose dangers or present balance and stability issues. In certain cases, individuals have been known to plank on objects such as rooftops, balconies, or even hazardous locations, which can lead to accidents, injuries, or fatalities.
While planking aimed to promote active engagement and creative expression, its popularity has waned in recent years. Nevertheless, its cultural significance during the internet era cannot be overlooked, as it became a widespread internet trend, uniting people around the globe in participating and sharing their planking experiences.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for PLANKING
Etymology of PLANKING
The word "planking" originates from the Middle English term "planke", which was derived from the Old English word "planc", meaning a flat-surfaced board or a plank of wood. Over time, the term "planking" evolved to refer to the action of lying face down in a flat, stiff position, mimicking the appearance of a wooden plank. In recent years, the term gained popularity through the internet phenomenon of photographing individuals lying stiff as a plank in various unusual locations and sharing those pictures online, hence the term "planking" came to be associated with this specific trend.
Similar spelling words for PLANKING
- plank,
- plowing,
- palankeen,
- plonk,
- planck,
- planakeen,
- plunk,
- plunge,
- planktonic,
- plunger,
- plank down,
- playing,
- plangent,
- plankton,
- plangency.
Conjugate verb Planking
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