English noun: rubberneck | |||
1. | rubberneck (person) a tourist who is visiting sights of interest | ||
Synonyms | excursionist, sightseer, tripper | ||
Broader (hypernym) | holidaymaker, tourer, tourist | ||
2. | rubberneck (person) a person who stares inquisitively | ||
Synonyms | rubbernecker | ||
Broader (hypernym) | looker, spectator, viewer, watcher, witness | ||
English verb: rubberneck | |||
1. | rubberneck (perception) strain to watch; stare curiously | ||
Samples | The cars slowed down and the drivers rubbernecked after the accident. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | watch | ||