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Definition of “hanky”

hanky or hankie (ˈhæŋkɪ Pronunciation for )

Definitions

noun

Word forms:   plural hankies
  1. (informal) short for handkerchief

Example Sentences Including 'hanky'

* Say `please use your hanky " if your child sniffs too loudly.
Pearce, John (Dr.) Good Habits, Bad Habits
Each had bulging cheeks as if she'd stuffed a hanky in her mouth.
Richard Francis PROSPECT HILL (2003)
Her voice is deep but she holds a hanky over the phone to distort it.
Sun, News of the World (2001)
Mr Smith added: `A green hanky in a left pocket would say something different to one in the right.
Sun, News of the World (2004)
Participants would be asked not to take part in public `` hanky panky '.
The Mercury, Sunday Tasmanian (2005)
The Australian Government was straightforward all the way -- wouldn't tolerate any hanky panky.
Misc (1999)
Trevor felt in his pockets for a hanky , but didn't have one.
Richard Francis PROSPECT HILL (2003)
When help came 36 hours later and he was shifted to hospital, only the tip of the hanky was hanging out.
India Today (1999)
You're the most important person in this house," he fussed, stroking her arm, giving her a hanky.
Gee, Maggie Lost Children

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