necked
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/nɛk/
(neck)
connecting part
Etymology
'neck' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hnecca' (c. 8th–11th century), meaning 'neck' (the part joining the head and body).
'neck' changed from Old English 'hnecca' and Middle English forms such as 'nekke' and eventually became the modern English word 'neck'. The verb senses (to grasp by the neck; to kiss; to drink quickly) developed later from the noun.
Initially, it meant 'the part joining the head and body' and this core meaning has remained, while figurative and verbal senses (to seize by the neck, to kiss, to drink quickly) developed later.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'neck' — to kiss or caress passionately (colloquial).
They necked behind the bleachers.
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Verb 2
past tense or past participle form of 'neck' — to drink quickly or gulp down (informal).
He necked the beer in one swallow.
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Verb 3
past tense or past participle form of 'neck' — to seize or hold by the neck (literal, older or descriptive use).
The farmer necked the calf to keep it still.
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Last updated: 2025/10/05 12:22