nape

noun
UK: /neɪp/
US: /neɪp/
  1. The back of the neck.

    1. Her hair barely reached the nape of her neck.
    2. He felt a tickle on the nape as he walked through the high grass.

Synonyms

scruff

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "nape" is /neɪp/ in British English and /neɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nape": scruff.

Example usage of "nape": "Her hair barely reached the nape of her neck.". More examples on the page.