necking
The word “necking” has 2 syllables: neck-ing.
It's pronounced as /ˈnɛkɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for necking?
In the thesaurus, “necking” has 14 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for necking along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for necking
- canoodling
- caressing
- cuddling
- fondling
- hugging
- nestling
- nosing
- nuzzling
- patting
- pawing
- petting
- snuggling
- spooning
- stroking
Meanings of necking
- verb
- To hang by the neck; strangle; kill, eliminate.
- To make love; to intently kiss or cuddle; to canoodle.
- To drink rapidly.
- To decrease in diameter.
- noun
- A behavior among male giraffes where they hold combat for social dominance using their necks as weapons.
- A neckmould.
- Chugging beer.
- Making out; kissing profusely, especially on the neck.
Example Sentences
- The teenagers were caught necking behind the school gymnasium.
- The giraffes were observed necking affectionately in the wild.
- We witnessed two swans necking gracefully on the lake.
- The romantic couple enjoyed a quiet moment of necking under the stars.
- The behavior of necking is common among certain species of birds during courtship rituals.
On this page you'll find 14 synonyms or another words to necking, such as: canoodling, caressing, cuddling, fondling, hugging, nestling, nosing.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.