nighthawking

English

Etymology

nighthawk +‎ -ing

Pronunciation

• (British) IPA^(key): /ˈnʌɪthɔːkɪŋ/

Noun

nighthawking (uncountable)

1. The practice of being out late at night, for work or pleasure.
2. (British) The action of a nighthawker; the practice of metal-detecting late at night to illegally remove artifacts from restricted sites.