English Explanatory Dictionary

pencil-neck

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person with a very thin neck.
  2. An insubstantial person; a weakling.

Pronunciation

En-au-pencil-neck.ogg

Word forms

pencil-neck pencil-necks pencilneck pencil neck

Etymology

From pencil + neck, popularized by wrestler Freddie Blassie.

Derived words

pencil-necked
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