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1. en.wiktionary.org · wiki · pencil-neckpencil-neck - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Sep 14, 2024 · pencil-neck (plural pencil-necks) A person with a very thin neck. (idiomatic, US, derogatory) An insubstantial person; a weakling.

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   What does the term 'pencil-neck' mean?

   • A person with a very thin neck (idiomatic, US, pejorative). That pencil-neck from systems isn't going to tell me what I can't do. Find similar words to pencil-neck using the buttons below. 'Pencil-neck' is a term for a person with a very thin neck.

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   What does the term 'pencilneck' mean?

   • 'Pencilneck' is an informal term used to describe a person with a very thin neck. (idiomatic, US, pejorative) It can also refer to an insubstantial or weak person. For example: 'That pencilneck from systems isn't going to tell me what I can't do.'. Origin & history: The term is formed by combining 'pencil' and 'neck'.

   pencil-neck: meaning, origin, definition - WordSense Dictionary

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   Where did the term 'pencil-neck' originate?

   • The term 'pencil-neck' originated in English and is formed by compounding. The earliest known use of the word is from 1868, as evidenced in Prairie Farmer.

   pencil-neck adjective & noun - Oxford English Dictionary

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   What is a synonym for pencil neck?

   • Synonyms for “pencil-neck” include “skinny neck,” “scrawny neck,” and “twig neck.” These terms all convey the same idea of a thin or weak neck. On the other hand, antonyms for “pencil-neck” would be phrases like “thick-necked” or “strong-necked.” Cultural insights surrounding the use of this idiom vary depending on context.

   Understanding "pencil-neck" Idiom: Meaning, Origins & Usage

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3. crossidiomas.com · pencil-neckUnderstanding "pencil-neck" Idiom: Meaning, Origins & Usage ...

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   The idiom “pencil-neck” is a derogatory term used to describe someone with a thin, weak-looking neck. While the exact origin of this phrase is unclear, it has been in use for several decades and can be traced back to American slang.

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5. www.oed.com · dictionary · pencil-neck_adjpencil-neck adjective & noun - Oxford English Dictionary

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   What does the word pencil-neck mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word pencil-neck , one of which is considered derogatory. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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7. idioms.thefreedictionary.com · pencil+neckPencil neck - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Particularly weak, meek, or unimpressive; wimpy. No pencil-neck twerp like you is going to give me orders, pal! 2. Very inclined toward academic or intellectual pursuits. I always made sure to make friends with the pencil-neck geeks in my math classes so they would help me out with my homework.

8. crossidiomas.com · pencil-neckedUnderstanding "pencil-necked" Idiom: Meaning, Origins & Usage ...

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   The term “pencil-necked” refers to a person whose neck looks thin and fragile, like that of a pencil. It is often used as an insult to describe someone who lacks physical strength or appears weak in some other way.

9. www.yourdictionary.com · pencil-neckPencil-neck Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   noun. A person with a very thin neck. Wiktionary. (idiomatic, US, pejorative) An insubstantial person; a weakling. That pencil-neck from systems isn't going tell me what I can't do. Wiktionary.

10. www.wordsense.eu · pencil-neckpencil-neck: meaning, definition - WordSense

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    Noun. pencil-neck (pl. pencil-necks) (informal) A person with a very thin neck. (idiomatic, US, pejorative) An insubstantial person; a weakling. That pencil-neck from systems isn't going tell me what I can't do. Derived words & phrases.