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
    1. To hang by the neck; strangle; kill, eliminate.
    2. To make love; to intently kiss or cuddle; to canoodle.
    3. To drink rapidly.
    4. To decrease in diameter.
  • noun
    1. A behavior among male giraffes where they hold combat for social dominance using their necks as weapons.
    2. A neckmould.
    3. Chugging beer.
    4. 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.

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