noun

necking

Necking (noun) means Informal: passionate kissing and cuddling. Example: “The couple were necking on the park bench.”

noun

Informal: passionate kissing and cuddling.

"The couple were necking on the park bench."

A behavior in male giraffes where they swing their necks at each other to compete for dominance.

"The documentary showed two bull giraffes necking over a mate."

How to use necking

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishKissing and cuddling intensely, or (in giraffes) a neck-swinging contest for dominance.

When to use it

The "kissing" sense is informal/dated slang, mostly heard in older films and books.

Word forms

neckings plural

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Synonyms

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Rhymes for necking

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Frequently asked questions

What does “necking” mean?

The word “necking” means informal: passionate kissing and cuddling. In plain terms, kissing and cuddling intensely, or (in giraffes) a neck-swinging contest for dominance.

How do you use “necking” in a sentence?

Here is “necking” used in a sentence: “The couple were necking on the park bench.”

What part of speech is “necking”?

“Necking” is a noun.

How many meanings does “necking” have?

“Necking” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal: passionate kissing and cuddling.

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