caça à baleia
1. the practice or industry of hunting and killing whales for their blubber, oil, and other products
Whaling was once a major industry in New England.
A caça à baleia era uma vez uma indústria importante na Nova Inglaterra.
2. the act of hunting whales
Modern whaling is heavily regulated by international law.
A caça à baleia moderna é fortemente regulada pelo direito internacional.
3. in slang: engaging in casual dating or romantic pursuits, often with multiple partners
He's been whaling on dating apps all summer.
Ele tem estado namorando casualmente em aplicativos de namoro o verão todo.
Whaling has significant historical importance in both American and Portuguese maritime cultures. In the USA, it was particularly important to New England's economy in the 18th-19th centuries. Internationally, whaling is now heavily restricted by organizations like the International Whaling Commission (IWC) due to conservation efforts. The slang usage of 'whaling' in dating culture emerged in the early 2000s, particularly in NYC and other urban centers.
NYC Slang
whaling (dating multiple people casually, primarily used among young adults in urban areas)
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