helicopting
/ˈhɛlɪkɑptɪŋ/
verb
- The act of flying or traveling in a helicopter.
- They were helicopting over the Grand Canyon to get a better view.
- We will be helicopting to the island for a quick tour.
- The rescue team spent hours helicopting supplies to the remote village.
- Moving or spinning rapidly in a way that resembles the rotor blades of a helicopter, often used to describe a frantic or uncontrolled motion.
- She was helicopting her hair with a towel after the swim.
- The loose papers started helicopting across the room when the fan turned on.
- The toddler was helicopting his arms around while pretending to fly.
- Parenting style where a parent hovers closely over a child, monitoring and controlling their activities excessively (often used in the phrase 'helicopter parenting').
- Some parents are accused of helicopting their kids by never letting them make their own decisions.
- He was helicopting his daughter's homework, checking every answer before she submitted it.
- The teacher noticed that the mother was helicopting her son during the school play rehearsal.