"Rubberneckers" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Rubberneckers" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Rubberneckers" Meaning

People who stop to stare at the scene of an accident, crime, or other shocking or unusually interesting event, often slowing down or stopping their vehicle in the process.

"Rubberneckers" Examples

1. On Highway 61, you can't help but notice the rubberneckers glancing at the latest accident site.


2. While driving by the accident, several rubberneckers pulled over to take in the scene, completely oblivious to the traffic jam they're causing.


3. Outsiders, including reporters and rubberneckers, began to gather at the hospital where the injured patient was being treated, sparking a media frenzy.


4. " rubberneckers on the highway caused over an hour's delay in my trip," the frustrated commuter complained on social media.


5. Weeks after the earthquake, city residents still found themselves alongside fascinated rubberneckers trying to catch a glimpse of the damaged skyline.

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Coated or covered with a viscous, flexible, and elastic substance resembling rubber, often for durability, waterproofing, or resistance to wear and tear.

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Rubbernecker

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Someone who looks at a scene of an accident or emergency, especially by the side of the road or at the edge of a police cordon, often to gawk at the sight of the accident or injury.

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having a flexible and soft quality, like rubber: The rope was rather rubbery, so it was very difficult to hold onto it.

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To describe something as rubbish typically means it is of poor quality or of little value.

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