Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

necking

[nek-ing]

noun

  1. Informal.kissing, caressing, and other sexual activity between partners that does not involve stimulation of the genitals or sexual intercourse.

  2. Architecture.

    1. a molding or group of moldings between the projecting part of a capital of a column and the shaft.

    2. gorgerin.



necking

/ ˈɛɪŋ /

noun

  1. informalthe activity of kissing and embracing passionately

  2. Also called: gorgerin.architect one or more mouldings at the top of a column between the shaft and the capital

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of necking1

First recorded in 1795–1805; neck + -ing 1
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

"We'd end up necking flagons of lager while the bar staff turned a blind eye, and the rock and roll showman in me probably meant I put away more than most."

From

"I can imagine the rubber necking that is going to happen."

From

Choose your coy romantic euphemism for it: canoodling, spooning, necking, petting, courting or sparking.

From

The early summer was England's freshman year, a freewheeling romp necking cheap Jagerbombs and waking up without at hangover.

From

She describes head-butting as “a much more direct, aggressive form of competitive behavior” than the giraffe’s “necking.”

From

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


Necker cubenecklace