Synonyms for necking

Most common

kissing · hugging · petting · fondling · hypotrachelium · gorgerin

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A behavior among male giraffes where they hold combat for social dominance using their necks as weapons.

Forms

Plural

neckings → kissings, fondlings, huggings, pettings…

Example sentences

• kissing Tom said he saw Mary kissing John behind the barn.
• hugging Jessica saw a photo of John hugging another woman.
• petting Stefan started petting Isabella's German Shepherd.
• fondling Yanni was fondling Skura's breasts and masturbating.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

7 letters

kissing², hugging², petting²

8 letters

cuddling², fondling³, gorgerin

9 letters

caressing³, snuggling

14 letters

hypotrachelium

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (kissing² = 2 syllables).