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necking.

A behavior among male giraffes where they hold combat for social dominance using their necks as weapons.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A behavior among male giraffes where they hold combat for social dominance using their necks as weapons.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A neckmould.

    countable · uncountable
  3. Chugging beer.

    countable · slang · uncountable
    For Lent, he gave up necking and cigarettes.
  4. Making out; kissing profusely, especially on the neck.

    countable · slang · uncountable
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of neck

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
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