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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

rubberneckers

/ˈrʌbərnɛkərz/ noun · British & US
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What does rubberneckers mean?

noun

People who habitually slow down to look at accidents, fires, or other scenes of public interest, often in a morbid or sensational manner.

Example

"The rubberneckers caused a traffic jam as they slowed down to gawk at the accident."

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