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hanky
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han·kie also han·ky  (hngk)
n. pl. han·kies Informal
A handkerchief.
hanky, hankie [ˈhæŋkɪ]
n pl hankies
(Clothing & Fashion) Informal short for handkerchief
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.hankyhanky - a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
handkerchief, hankey, hankie
bandana, bandanna - large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief
piece of cloth, piece of material - a separate part consisting of fabric
pocket-handkerchief - a handkerchief that is carried in a pocket
Translations
hanky hankie [ˈhæŋki] n (= handkerchief) → mouchoir m
hanky [ˈhæŋkɪ] n (fam) (handkerchief) → fazzoletto
hanky [ˈhæŋkɪ] n (fam) (handkerchief) → fazzoletto


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