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neckless

C2
adjective

Pronunciation

UK

  • /nˈɛkləs/

US

  • /nˈɛkləs/

Description

"Neckless" is a rare and very literal word. It means without a neck, or with no clear neck showing. In real use, it usually appears in descriptions of animals, imaginary creatures, or people whose head seems to rest directly on the shoulders. A frog may look almost neckless, and a very muscular person may be described that way in an informal, visual sense. The word paints a compact, solid picture and is mostly used for appearance rather than as a technical term.

Examples

  1. 1

    Animal appearance

    The little turtle pulled its head in until it looked almost neckless.

  2. 2

    Rude description

    The cartoon villain was a huge, neckless man in a tight black suit.

    • Caution

      neckless can sound rude when used about a person

  3. 3

    Clothing effect

    That high collar makes me look neckless in photos.

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • necklessadjective