NECKING Synonyms

• the dull explosive noise made by an engine

• make a dull, explosive sound

• using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues (especially in the brain)

• a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

• a special loved one

• a fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight)

• preferred above all others and treated with partiality

• stroke or caress gently

• stroke or caress in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking

• an enthusiastic kiss

• snuggle and lie in a position where one person faces the back of the others

• touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

• a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace

• move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

• position comfortably

• an openmouthed kiss in which your tongue is inserted into the other's mouth

• detect with the senses

• make out and issue

• distinguish by sight or hearing

• proceed or get along

• succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

• have sexual intercourse with

• kiss, embrace, or fondle with sexual passion

• write all the required information onto a form

• imply or suggest

• try to establish

• an opening in a garment for the neck of the wearer; a part of the garment near the wearer's neck