helicopting

/ˈhɛlɪkɑptɪŋ/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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