necking
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Chugging beer.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
For Lent, he gave up necking and cigarettes.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Making out; kissing profusely, especially on the neck.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “necking” mean?
Chugging beer.
Is “necking” formal or informal?
necking is generally slang.