rubber-necking

• Ato de um motorista reduzir a velocidade ou parar para olhar curiosamente para algo, geralmente um acidente ou cena interessante à beira da estrada. Também se refere ao comportamento de quem fica olhando com curiosidade excessiva.

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.

   Visita a pontos turísticos

   • 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.

   Sinônimosexploringgapingsightseeingtourism

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.

   Olhar de curiosidade no trânsito

   • 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.

   Sinônimosgapingstaring