rubbernecker
English
Etymology
rubberneck + -er
Noun
rubbernecker (plural rubberneckers)
- Someone who watches, a spectator, in the sense that they crane their neck as though it were made of rubber. Especially those who watch accidents.
- The minor accident caused a traffic jam as rubberneckers slowed down to get a good view of the battered cars.
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