• (slang) one who is curious and stares curiously; driver who drives at low speed to look at an accident; tourist, sightseer
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People rubbernecking on a scene of the accident brought about a huge traffic jam Someone who stops or hit the brake to observe what happened in the accident
A rubbernecker is someone who slows down or stops to look at an accident or other unusual event. While not specifically related to voyeurism in the traditional sense, this term is often used to describe someone who enjoys observing the misfortune or drama of others. ... [مشاهده متن کامل]
کسی است که سرعتش را کاهش می دهد یا می ایستد تا به یک تصادف یا رویداد غیر معمول نگاه کند. در حالی که این واژه به طور خاص به چشم چرانی به معنای سنتی ارتباطی ندارد. این اصطلاح اغلب برای توصیف شخصی استفاده می شود که از مشاهده بدبختی یا مشکل دیگران لذت می برد. “The traffic jam was caused by rubberneckers who couldn’t resist slowing down to see the car crash. ” In a discussion about ethics, someone might say, “Rubberneckers should prioritize safety and keep traffic flowing. ” A person might jokingly say, “I’m a rubbernecker when it comes to reality TV. I can’t help but watch all the drama unfold. ”
