pencil neck

A form of pencil-neck — A person with a very thin neck.

Meanings

nounpencil neck (plural pencil necks)

plural pencil necks

  1. alternativeAlternative form of pencil-neck.
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APA

pencil neck. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pencil%20neck

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Chicago

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