Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rubberneck
verb
/ˈrʌbərˌnɛk/
Definition
To crane one’s neck in order to look at something, often in a way that is intrusive or distracting.
Examples
- As we drove by the accident, I noticed everyone was rubbernecking to get a better view.
- Clip-making crews often rubberneck during their daily stories just to feature something sensational.
Meaning
Rubbernecking typically refers to the act of slowing down to watch a car accident or other event, often at the expense of traffic flow.
Synonyms
- gawk
- stare
- peer
