neck and neck meaning and definition

NECK AND NECK adjective

Definition of neck and neck (adjective)

1. inconclusive as to outcome; close or just even in a race or comparison or competition
   • "as they approached the finish line they were neck and neck"; "the election was a nip and tuck affair"
   • synonyms: head-to-head, nip and tuck

NECK AND NECK adverb

Definition of neck and neck (adverb)

1. even or close in a race or competition or comparison
   • "the horses ran neck and neck"; "he won nip and tuck"
   • synonyms: head-to-head, nip and tuck