Meaning & use
necked
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Kissed and caressed amorously, typically in an informal or public setting (past tense of "neck").
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They necked in the back seat of the car after the dance.
The teenagers necked under the bleachers, unaware anyone was watching.
A note on using this word
"Neck" has been used as slang for amorous kissing since the late 19th century, likely from nuzzling around the neck.
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Having a neck of a specified type (used in combination).
The long-necked giraffe stretched to reach the topmost leaves.
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