NECKING

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does necking mean? 

• NECKING (noun)
  The noun NECKING has 2 senses:

1. the molding at the top of a column

2. affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

  Familiarity information: NECKING used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• NECKING (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

The molding at the top of a column

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

gorgerin; necking

Hypernyms ("necking" is a kind of...):

molding; moulding (a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Synonyms:

caressing; cuddling; fondling; hugging; kissing; necking; petting; smooching; snuggling

Hypernyms ("necking" is a kind of...):

arousal; foreplay; stimulation (mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "necking"):

snogging ((British informal) cuddle and kiss)

Derivation:

neck (kiss, embrace, or fondle with sexual passion)