/rub"euhr nek'/ , Informal.
v.i.
1. to look about or stare with great curiosity, as by craning the neck or turning the head.
v.t.
2. to gawk at: The tieup was due to drivers rubbernecking an accident.
n. Also, rubbernecker .
3. a sightseer; tourist.
4. an extremely curious person.
[ 1895-1900, Amer.; RUBBER 1 + NECK ]