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

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

From BBC

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

From Los Angeles Times

The early summer was England's freshman year, a freewheeling romp necking cheap Jagerbombs and waking up without at hangover.

From BBC

Conservative women found dangerous sex-role reversals in women who embraced the unisex hedonism of the times: short skirts and bathing suits, bobbed hair, drinking, smoking, vigorous sports, necking and petting, and sensual music and dancing.

From Salon