1. present participle of helicopter: to travel by helicopter

1. the practice of overprotective parenting where parents hover over their children constantly
Usage: informal

Examples

• The rescue team was helicoptering supplies to the remote village.
• They spent the morning helicoptering over the mountain range.
• Her constant helicoptering made it difficult for her son to develop independence.
• The school counselor discussed the negative effects of helicoptering on student development.
• Parents need to find a balance between being supportive and helicoptering.
• His helicoptering behavior prevented his daughter from learning to solve problems on her own.