Rubberneck
verb (used without object)
1.
to look about or stare with great curiosity, as by craning the neck or turning the head.
verb (used with object)
2.
to gawk at:
The tieup was due to drivers rubbernecking an accident.
noun, Also, rubbernecker
3.
a sightseer; tourist.
4.
an extremely curious person.
noun
1.
a person who stares or gapes inquisitively, esp in a naive or foolish manner
2.
a sightseer or tourist
verb
3.
(intransitive) to stare in a naive or foolish manner
rubberneck
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