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Definition of motorboating

motorboating

/ˈmoʊ.tərˌboʊ.tɪŋ/
mo · tor · boat · ing
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motorboating Lexical Profile

motorboating Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The act of placing one's face against a person's body or cleavage and shaking it rapidly side to side while blowing air through the lips to mimic the sound of an outboard motor (slang).

Example

"The comedy film popularized the slang term motorboating in early-2000s pop culture."

2

The recreational activity or sport of traveling on water in a motorboat.

Example

"The calm summer lake was ideal for swimming, fishing, and motorboating."

3

A low-frequency pulsing or puttering oscillation in an audio amplifier or radio receiver that resembles the sound of a motorboat engine.

Example

"Replacing the aging filter capacitors eliminated the annoying motorboating in the vintage radio."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In informal modern conversation, 'motorboating' frequently carries a playful or risqué slang meaning rather than referring literally to watercraft recreation.

• Nearby Words

motorbiking
motorboat
motorboater
motorboating
motorcade
motorcar
motorcoach

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Motorboating. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/motorboating
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