Associations to the word «Necktie»

Wiktionary

NECKTIE, noun. A strip of cloth worn around the neck and tied in the front. See also bowtie.
NECKTIE PARTY, noun. (US) (idiomatic) (dated) An execution by hanging, especially a lynching.

Dictionary definition

NECKTIE, noun. Neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front; "he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie"; "he wore a vest and tie".

Wise words

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