verb
moon
To expose one's bare buttocks as a prank or insult.
The unruly fan moons the passing bus.
Etymology
The slang verb compares the exposed buttocks to the round, pale Moon. The body display takes its name from that visual resemblance.
More examples
- He was ejected after mooning the opposing team.
- The prankster mooned the security camera.
- She told him that mooning strangers was not funny.
Forms
moon · moons · mooned · mooning