plate spinning

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A circus performance in which a number of plates balanced on poles are kept continually spinning by the performer.
  2. The practice of staying in contact with a number of potential romantic or sexual partners at the same time.

Word forms

plate spinning

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