Definition of rubberneck
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: an overly inquisitive person
rubberneck
verb
rubbernecked; rubbernecking; rubbernecks
Definition of rubberneck (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to look about or stare with exaggerated curiosity
drivers passing the accident slowed down to rubberneck
2
: to go on a tour : sightsee
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The first known use of rubberneck was in 1892
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