lone rangering

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

The practice of doing something on one's own, especially without authorization.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Masturbation.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “lone rangering” mean?

The practice of doing something on one's own, especially without authorization.

Is “lone rangering” formal or informal?

lone rangering is generally slang.