Hickey: meaning, definitions and examples
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hickey
[ ˈhɪki ]
skin mark
A hickey is a bruise-like mark on the skin that is typically caused by sucking or biting during intimate contact. It usually appears as a red or purple discoloration and can take several days to heal.
Synonyms
kiss mark, love bite, sucker mark
Examples of usage
- She found a hickey on his neck after their date.
- He tried to hide the hickey with a scarf.
- They laughed about the hickey left from their playful moment.
Translations
Translations of the word "hickey" in other languages:
🇵🇹 marca de amor
🇮🇳 चूटी
🇩🇪 Liebesbiss
🇮🇩 cinta
🇺🇦 соска
🇵🇱 znamię miłości
🇯🇵 キスマーク
🇫🇷 suçon
🇪🇸 succión
🇹🇷 aşk işareti
🇰🇷 키스 자국
🇸🇦 علامة حب
🇨🇿 lásky
🇸🇰 značka lásky
🇨🇳 吻痕
🇸🇮 ljubezenski znak
🇮🇸 ástasmerki
🇰🇿 махаббат белгісі
🇬🇪 სიყვარულის ნიშანი
🇦🇿 sevgi nişanı
🇲🇽 marca de amor
Etymology
The term 'hickey' has uncertain origins, but it is thought to be derived from the mid-20th century American slang. It likely comes from the word 'hick', used to refer to an unsophisticated person, combined with the notion of 'biting or kissing', drawing a correlation to the awkwardness and intimacy associated with passionate actions. The use of 'hickey' as a descriptor for a love bite began to gain traction in popular culture during the 1960s, especially among teenagers and young adults. Its rise in usage coincided with the growing openness about intimate relationships and physical affection. Over the decades, the term has been cemented in pop culture, often being referenced in songs, movies, and television as a symbol of youthful romance or playful affection.