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rubberneck Meaning
rubberneck (n)
a tourist who is visiting sights of interest
a person who stares inquisitively
rubberneck (v)
strain to watch; stare curiously
rubberneck Sentence Examples
- The rubberneckers slowed traffic to a crawl as they gawked at the overturned vehicle.
- Despite the sign warning against rubbernecking, drivers couldn't resist taking a peek at the accident.
- The police officer reprimanded the driver for rubbernecking, which was contributing to congestion.
- The pedestrians on the sidewalk looked on in disgust at the rubberneckers in their cars.
- The accident victim was horrified by the rubberneckers who were taking photos and filming on their phones.
- The reporter used the term "rubberneck" to describe the curious onlookers at the crime scene.
- The rubberneckers were so engrossed in the accident that they didn't notice the construction workers waving at them to move along.
- The judge imposed a heavy fine on the rubberneckers who had caused a traffic accident.
- The traffic camera captured images of the rubberneckers who had slowed down to watch a minor fender bender.
- The rubbernecking habit had become a serious problem in the city, leading to road rage and delays.
FAQs About the word rubberneck
a tourist who is visiting sights of interest, a person who stares inquisitively, strain to watch; stare curiously
tourist,traveller, traveler, excursionist,visitor, rubbernecker, sightseer, holidayer, pilgrim, hosteller
glimpse, glance, glimpse, glance, scan, peep, browse, peep, peek, browse
The rubberneckers slowed traffic to a crawl as they gawked at the overturned vehicle.
Despite the sign warning against rubbernecking, drivers couldn't resist taking a peek at the accident.
The police officer reprimanded the driver for rubbernecking, which was contributing to congestion.
The pedestrians on the sidewalk looked on in disgust at the rubberneckers in their cars.
