necking

[ nek-ing ]

noun

1. Informal. kissing, caressing, and other sexual activity between partners that does not involve stimulation of the genitals or sexual intercourse.
2. Architecture.
   1. a molding or group of moldings between the projecting part of a capital of a column and the shaft.
   2. gorgerin.

necking

/ ˈnɛkɪŋ /

noun

1. informal.
   the activity of kissing and embracing passionately
2. Also calledgorgerin architect one or more mouldings at the top of a column between the shaft and the capital

Word History and Origins

Origin of necking¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; neck + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

"We'd end up necking flagons of lager while the bar staff turned a blind eye, and the rock and roll showman in me probably meant I put away more than most."

From BBC

Let’s check in on members and their favorite American summer pastimes—road trips, sleepaway camps, necking in the car with their sweethearts, and getting in fights with the police at rodeos.

From Slate

"I can imagine the rubber necking that is going to happen."

From BBC

In 1983, police came across a young couple necking in a car in Elysian Park and warned them that the area was dangerous.

From Los Angeles Times

Choose your coy romantic euphemism for it: canoodling, spooning, necking, petting, courting or sparking.

From Los Angeles Times