rubberneck
[ ruhb-er-nek ] Show IPA
verb
to look about or stare with great curiosity
Rubberneck: Word of the Day
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More about rubberneck
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900.
See rubber1 + neck. The idea being that the neck turns or twists back like rubber to continue watching something of interest unfold.
EXAMPLES OF RUBBERNECK
I tried not to rubberneck at the commotion in the restaurant but found it difficult to resist.
The highway traffic was caused by drivers slowing down to rubberneck at the accident.
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