noun
- a form of violent punishment in which a tire is placed around a person's neck and set on fire
- the act or practice of wearing necklaces or adorning the neck with jewelry
Usage: offensive; historical; associated with violence in South Africa during apartheid
Usage: informal
verb
- the present participle of necklace; to subject someone to necklacing
Usage: offensive; rare; historical
Examples
- The jewelry store specializes in necklacing and other neck adornments.
- She enjoys necklacing with delicate chains and pendants.
- The fashion designer focused on necklacing as a key element of the collection.