hanky

Noun

Meaning

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

handkerchief hankie kerchief hankey tissue nose rag madras kleenex Barcelona wipe malabar scarf shawl napkin wiper
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Hypernyms

piece of cloth piece of material

Hyponyms

bandana bandanna pocket handkerchief

Phrases with the word

three-hanky person Three-hanky weeper

Examples

There's nothing honerable in a man who hides behind a blue woman's hanky. John Flanagan

The way to a man's heart is through his hanky pocket with a breadknife. Jo Brand

In February 1964 the band recorded the Jeff Barry Ellie Greenwich song " Hanky Panky " (originally a B-side by the Raindrops citation ). Source: Internet

Minnesota citation Team and franchise traditions Fans wave a Homer Hanky to rally the team during play-offs and other crucial games. Source: Internet

Meanwhile in 1965, Pittsburgh dance promoter Bob Mack unearthed the forgotten single "Hanky Panky", playing it at various dance parties, while radio stations there touted it as an "exclusive". Source: Internet

Sunscreen came late to get second, 1 1/4 lengths in front of Hanky Panky Kim. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

hanksite hankty Hankul hanky code hanky panky hanky-pank