Necking
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Necking is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of neck.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of neck.
More Meanings
- A behavior among male giraffes where they hold combat for social dominance using their necks as weapons.
- (architecture) A neckmould.
- (slang) Chugging beer.
- (slang) Making out; kissing profusely, especially on the neck.
Example Sentences
For Lent, he gave up necking and cigarettes.
Necking helps young male giraffes test which one has a stronger neck.
However one of the girls in answer to our questions explained that at the end of the ceremony the men and women participants are quite free to pair off for what she called “necking”.
Word Forms
- neckings
Synonyms for necking
Depending on context, synonyms include fondling, caressing, petting, snuggling, cuddling, kissing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kissing, cuddling, snuggling, hugging, petting, caressing.
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