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necked

adjective
\ ˈnekt How to pronounce necked (audio) \

Definition of necked

: having a neck especially of a specified kind —often used in combination long-necked

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Even better for high-necked devotees: The movie won’t be out until December 25th, allowing for plenty of time to plan Jo March–inspired wardrobes for the coming year. — Vogue, "Thanks to Little Women, The Prairie Dress Trend May Live On Into 2020," 13 Aug. 2019 Trek between the giant rounded domes of adjacent Kata Tjuta on the lookout for bright green ring-necked parrots. — National Geographic, "Australia High School Expedition," 17 June 2019

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First Known Use of necked

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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necked

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of necked

: having a neck of a specified kind

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