Upskirting

Pronunciation: /ʌpskɝtɪŋ/

Definitions of upskirting

noun the practice of surreptitiously taking photographs up a person's skirt

Example Sentences

A1 Upskirting is a form of voyeurism.

A2 The practice of upskirting is illegal in many countries.

B1 There have been campaigns to raise awareness about the issue of upskirting.

B2 Legislation has been passed to specifically address the issue of upskirting.

C1 The debate around upskirting has sparked discussions about privacy laws and ethics.

C2 Some argue that upskirting is a violation of human rights and should be treated as a serious crime.

Examples of upskirting in a Sentence

formal The act of upskirting is considered a serious violation of privacy and is illegal in many jurisdictions.

informal I heard that guy got caught upskirting at the mall last week.

slang Creeps who are into upskirting need to be stopped.

figurative Trying to upskirt someone's personal life is just as invasive as upskirting their physical body.

Grammatical Forms of upskirting

• past tense: upskirted
• plural: upskirtings
• comparative: more upskirting
• superlative: most upskirting
• present tense: upskirts
• future tense: will upskirt
• perfect tense: have upskirted
• continuous tense: is upskirting
• singular: upskirting
• positive degree: upskirt
• infinitive: to upskirt
• gerund: upskirting
• participle: upskirted

Origin and Evolution of upskirting

First Known Use: 2003 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'upskirting' is a combination of the prefix 'up' indicating the direction of the act and 'skirt' referring to the article of clothing being photographed.

Evolution of the word: The term 'upskirting' first gained widespread attention in 2003 when it was used to describe the act of taking unauthorized photographs up someone's skirt. Since then, the word has become associated with invasive and unethical behavior, leading to legal actions and public awareness campaigns against upskirting.