Jacking Definition

jăkĭng
noun
A dance form originating in the 1980s, involving repeated quick jerking movements of the chest and arms, performed to house music.
American Heritage
verb

Present participle of jack.

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Origin of Jacking

  • From jack (probably as in jack off) (perhaps in reference to the jerking movements and sexualized nature of house dancing)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Jacking Sentence Examples

  • A mini excavator working in the jacking shield, just ahead of the first pipe, removed 290 cubic meters of spoil.

  • American augers also offers several mud pump units for use in auger boring or pipe jacking.

  • Jacking up the headstock and tailstock of a lathe is nothing new, as shown by this late 1920's machine.

  • When running around speeding cars, jacking them up, changing tires, and more, the possibility of an accident happening is high, so everyone working on the car should wear a helmet.

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