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rubber-necking

/ˈrʌb.ə ˌnek.ɪŋ/

Traduction: Nom désignant l'action de ralentir ou de s'arrêter en voiture pour regarder avec curiosité quelque chose, souvent un accident ou un spectacle intéressant.

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/ˈrʌb.ə ˌnek.ɪŋ/B2formal
  • frNom désignant l'action de ralentir ou de s'arrêter en voiture pour regarder avec curiosité quelque chose, souvent un accident ou un spectacle intéressant.

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.

indénombrable

  1. Sightseeing or exploringB2informal

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

    frFaire du tourisme de passage

    • 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.

    Synonymesexploringgapingsightseeingtourism

  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.

    frCuriosité malsaine au volant

    • 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.

    Synonymesgapingstaring

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  • rubber-neckings plural form
  • rubber-neckings' possessive plural form
  • rubber-necking's possessive singular form