hanky meaning

UK US /ˈhæŋki/ 2 syllables

hanky (noun): a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory.

Definition of hanky

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

    Synonyms: handkerchief, hankie, hankey

    Type of: piece of cloth

    Kinds: bandanna, pocket-handkerchief

hanky in a sentence

How to pronounce hanky

hanky is pronounced /ˈhæŋki/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with hanky

Scrabble score: 15 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HA · words ending in KY · 5-letter words

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