Meaning
The act of showing one's buttocks.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
The usage of "mooning" to refer to the act reflected the use of "moon" as a metaphor for "the buttocks" since 1743. It was popularised from American student slang in the 1960s.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles: