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STREAKER [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sociology
- Sports (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- streaker
1, record 1, English, streaker
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Streaking is the act of running naked through a public area for publicity, as a prank, a dare, or a form of protest. ... Streakers are often pursued by sporting officials or the police. 1, record 1, English, - streaker
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- nu-vite
1, record 1, French, nu%2Dvite
correct, masculine and feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- nuvite 2, record 1, French, nuvite
correct, masculine and feminine noun, Canada
- streaker 3, record 1, French, streaker
avoid, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Quelqu'un] qui traverse en courant rapidement un endroit public comme un stade, une place publique, complètement nu et généralement par plaisanterie. 4, record 1, French, - nu%2Dvite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Sexology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- streaker 1, record 2, English, streaker
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
and for the --, there was an element of daring. He (or she) was out there all alone without clothes on. It was strictly a solo effort [0309] 1, record 2, English, - streaker
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Sexologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- nuvitiste 1, record 2, French, nuvitiste
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
la Société Radio-Canada (...) s'est finalement décidée, hier soir, à montrer les étudiants -- de plein front, au lieu de filmer leurs fesses [s'emploie aussi comme substantif [0309] 1, record 2, French, - nuvitiste
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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