patterning

Etymology
See.

The “filmed assault” sense dates from the 2020s. Its origin is uncertain but may relate to social patterning (“a pattern of social behavior”). Compare.

Noun

 * 1) A pattern; the production of a pattern; the process of forming a pattern.
 * 2) Emulation, following as a model; frequently with.
 * 3)   An assault or act of humiliation that is deliberately filmed to be shared on social media.
 * 1) Emulation, following as a model; frequently with.
 * 2)   An assault or act of humiliation that is deliberately filmed to be shared on social media.
 * 1)   An assault or act of humiliation that is deliberately filmed to be shared on social media.
 * 1)   An assault or act of humiliation that is deliberately filmed to be shared on social media.