Stalkings

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A close-fitting garment worn over the leg, often made from elastic material
2. A term that can refer to a prolonged observation or following of someone stealthily
3. A type of decorative or functional ribbon often used in clothing or fashion accessories

Etymology: Pursuit is at the heart of this word. The noun "stalking" came into English from Old English "stealcung," built from "stalk" with the suffix "-ing," which turns an action into a noun. The plural "stalkings" counts separate instances of that pursuit. The noun is closely tied to the verb "stalk," meaning to approach prey or a target stealthily. Its older sense was the stealthy approach itself, and the modern sense of pursuing a person has grown out of that same root.

Synonyms: pursuits, shadowings, followings, harassments