Meaning of neckful | Babel Free

Definitions

1. As much as fills a neck.
2. As much as fits around a neck.

Examples

“It was said among the Yimoots on Goorgaun, that one man, the wealthiest among them, possessed seven hundred camels, five thousand sheep and goats, and two hundred mares; to wit, several necksful of money. The Toorkmuns keep their money and little valuable etceteras in large purses made of the skins of camels' necks.”

“Snatching the bottle, Jim Chen got a grip on Peter's head and poured a neckful of whisky down him.”

“When a bird can't take in another ayu, the fisherman hauls it back to the boat, where it regurgitates its neckful.”

“He missed being young and fit and going out for a neckful of human blood when he wanted to.”

“They looked about forty, with frazzled, husklike hair, and neckfuls of primitive jewelry that bespoke extensive experience traveling in tropical climes.”

“Now sufficiently mended to be seen in public, Dusi wore a low-cut black sheath, three-quarter-length black gloves, and a neckful of rubies.”

“This hillock was easily accessible and afforded a fast, if brief ride (and often a neckful of snow before a chute was worn).”

“All I had to remember Claudia by was an earring she had dropped on my floor and a neckful of embarrassing hickeys.”

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