Grammar fix
neck
drink quickly
To drink something quickly, especially an alcoholic drink.
How oftenNow and then
LevelC1
Used inMostly spoken
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
He necked his pint and went to join the others outside.
At university parties, some people neck their drinks, but I prefer to take my time.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: He necked down his pint.
Say: He necked his pint.
No particle: 'neck' takes the drink directly, unlike 'knock back' or 'gulp down'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Drink something very fast
How formalSlangNeutral
neckYou're here · British slang: drink something quickly, especially an alcoholic drink.
knock backInformal: drink quickly, often alcohol or a hurried coffee.gulp downDrink quickly in large swallows.