Hanky: meaning, definitions and examples
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hanky
[ ˈhæŋki ]
handkerchief
A small piece of cloth used for wiping one's nose or face.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I always keep a hanky in my pocket in case I need to sneeze.
- She pulled out a lace hanky from her purse.
- The old man reached for his hanky to wipe his tears.
- Can you pass me a hanky? I think I'm coming down with a cold.
Translations
Translations of the word "hanky" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lenço
🇮🇳 रुमाल
🇩🇪 Taschentuch
🇮🇩 sapu tangan
🇺🇦 носовичок
🇵🇱 chusteczka
🇯🇵 ハンカチ
🇫🇷 mouchoir
🇪🇸 pañuelo
🇹🇷 mendil
🇰🇷 손수건
🇸🇦 منديل
🇨🇿 kapesník
🇸🇰 vreckovka
🇨🇳 手帕
🇸🇮 robček
🇮🇸 vasaklútur
🇰🇿 орамал
🇬🇪 ცხვირსახოცი
🇦🇿 dəsmal
🇲🇽 pañuelo
Word origin
The word 'hanky' is a shortened form of 'handkerchief', which originally came from the combination of 'hand' and 'kerchief'. Handkerchiefs have been used for centuries in various cultures as a practical item for hygiene and fashion. They were originally made of linen or cotton and were carried by both men and women. The term 'hanky' is commonly used in informal speech and is often associated with a small, decorative cloth used for personal care.