pencil-neck

See also: pencilneck

English

Alternative forms

• pencilneck

Etymology

pencil +‎ neck

Pronunciation

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Noun

pencil-neck (plural pencil-necks)

1. (informal) A person with a very thin neck.
2. (idiomatic, US, derogatory) An insubstantial person; a weakling.

   That pencil-neck from systems isn't going tell me what I can't do.

Derived terms

• pencil-necked