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- [nek-ing]
- /ˈnɛk ɪŋ/
- /nek/
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- [nek-ing]
- /ˈnɛk ɪŋ/
Definitions of necking word
- noun necking the part of the body of an animal or human being that connects the head and the trunk. 1
- noun necking the part of a garment encircling, partly covering, or closest to the neck; neckline. 1
- noun necking the length of the neck of a horse or other animal as a measure in racing. 1
- noun necking the slender part near the top of a bottle, vase, or similar object. 1
- noun necking any narrow, connecting, or projecting part suggesting the neck of an animal. 1
- noun necking a narrow strip of land, as an isthmus or a cape. 1
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Origin of necking
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1795-1805; neck + -ing1
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Parts of speech for Necking
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
necking popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
necking usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for necking
noun necking
- lovemaking — the act of courting or wooing.
- caressing — an act or gesture expressing affection, as an embrace or kiss, especially a light stroking or touching.
- parking — an area of land, usually in a largely natural state, for the enjoyment of the public, having facilities for rest and recreation, often owned, set apart, and managed by a city, state, or nation.
- smooching — smutch.
- fondling — to handle or touch lovingly, affectionately, or tenderly; caress: to fondle a precious object; to fondle a child.
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