hanky

English

Alternative forms

• hankie (less common)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈhæŋki/
• Rhymes: -æŋki

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Noun

hanky (plural hankies)

1. (colloquial) Short for handkerchief.

Derived terms

• hanky code
• hanky-twist

 

See also

• hanky-panky