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Planking (noun) means a number of planks together.

noun

A number of planks together.

(informal) Lying flat on your front with your arms by your sides in an odd public place, and photographing it.

"First, there was planking. People taking pictures of themselves in a planked position and putting the photos on the Internet." — Trey Parker, Faith Hilling (2012)

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from plank and -ing.

Rhymes for planking

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What is the meaning of planking?

"planking" (noun) means a number of planks together.

What are the different meanings of planking?

"planking" has 2 main meanings: 1. A number of planks together; 2. (informal) Lying flat on your front with your arms by your sides in an odd public place, and photographing it.