mooning is the act of displaying one's bare buttocks, by removing clothing. very often, poeple also bend over, and their genitals may be visible as well. in english-speaking countries, mooning is used to show protest, or disrespect. it can also be done as a form of provocation. mooning can be done for shock value, for fun, as a joke or as a form of exhibitionism. the māori have a form of mooning known as that is a form of insult.