bare beating

noun

The practice of playing music or audio from one's mobile device on public transport without the use of headphones, potentially annoying other passengers.

Meanings

nounbare beating (uncountable)
  1. slanguncountableThe practice of playing music or audio from one's mobile device on public transport without the use of headphones, potentially annoying other passengers.

Synonyms & antonyms

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APA

bare beating. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bare%20beating

MLA

“bare beating.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bare%20beating. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “bare beating,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bare%20beating.

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