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Hankie

🔄 Synonyms of "Hankie"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
hankynoun	a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
handkerchiefnoun	A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands.
hankeynoun	A surname.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Hankie"

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Word	Definition
handkerchiefnoun	A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands.
hankeynoun	A surname.
hankerchiefnoun	Eye dialect spelling of handkerchief. [A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands.]
hdkf.noun	Abbreviation of handkerchief. [A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands.]
handkerchernoun	Obsolete form of handkerchief. [A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands.]
hanky codenoun	Synonym of handkerchief code.
head-kerchiefnoun	Alternative form of headkerchief. [A kerchief worn on the head]
handkerchief codenoun	The display of handkerchiefs of various colors used as a coded way to indicate the sexual interests of the wearer.
hanknoun	A diminutive of the male given name Henry.
hanky pankynoun	Alternative spelling of hanky-panky. [Mischievous behaviour, dishonest or shady activity.]
handtowelnoun	Alternative spelling of hand towel. [A small towel used for drying the hands or face.]
handienoun	Alternative form of handy (“hand; handjob”). [(childish) The hand.]
heinienoun	(US, slang) The buttocks.
hicketnoun	(obsolete) A hiccup.
hankin boobynoun	A kind of English folk dance performed in a circle, or its associated tune.
handernoun	One who hands over or transmits; a conveyor in succession
hickeynoun	(originally US, slang) A bruise-like mark made during petting by pressing the mouth to the skin on one’s partner’s body and sucking.
hoochienoun	(slang, US, black) Playful or affectionate term of address for a woman
hootchienoun	(slang) Alternative form of hoochie (“promiscuous or scantily-dressed woman”). [(derogatory, slang) A woman who dresses scantily or in a revealing fashion.]
hussynoun	A sexually immoral woman.