necking

American  

[nek-ing] / ˈnɛk ɪŋ /

noun

1. Informal.  kissing, caressing, and other sexual activity between partners that does not involve stimulation of the genitals or sexual intercourse.

2. Architecture.

   1. a molding or group of moldings between the projecting part of a capital of a column and the shaft.

   2. gorgerin.

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necking British  

/ ˈnɛkɪŋ /

noun

1. informal  the activity of kissing and embracing passionately

2. Also called: gorgerin.  architect one or more mouldings at the top of a column between the shaft and the capital

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Etymology

Origin of necking

First recorded in 1795–1805; neck + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

"We'd end up necking flagons of lager while the bar staff turned a blind eye, and the rock and roll showman in me probably meant I put away more than most."

From BBC

"I can imagine the rubber necking that is going to happen."

From BBC

Choose your coy romantic euphemism for it: canoodling, spooning, necking, petting, courting or sparking.

From Los Angeles Times

The early summer was England's freshman year, a freewheeling romp necking cheap Jagerbombs and waking up without at hangover.

From BBC

She describes head-butting as “a much more direct, aggressive form of competitive behavior” than the giraffe’s “necking.”

From Science Magazine