rubber-necking

• Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, bei der ein Fahrer langsamer wird oder anhält, um aus Neugier auf etwas zu starren, oft auf einen Unfall oder ein interessantes Schauspiel. Auch allgemein für das neugierige Gaffen.

A noun referring to the act of driving slowly or stopping to stare at something, often an accident or scene of interest, out of curiosity.

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1. Sightseeing or exploringB2informal

   The act of traveling around to look at interesting places or sights.

   Besichtigung von Sehenswürdigkeiten

   • We spent the afternoon rubber-necking around the old town.
   • Tourists were rubber-necking at the famous landmarks.
   • He enjoys rubber-necking through historic neighborhoods.

   Synonymeexploringgapingsightseeingtourism

2. Staring at accidents or incidentsB2informal

   The act of slowing down or turning one's head to stare at an accident or unusual event, often causing traffic delays.

   Gaffen bei Unfällen

   • The traffic jam was caused by rubber-necking at the crash site.
   • Police warned drivers against rubber-necking at the scene.
   • Rubber-necking often leads to secondary accidents.

   Synonymegapingstaring