hickey
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for hickey, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A bruise-like mark left on the skin from kissing or sucking, typically on the neck.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Origin unknown.
Full origin of hickey →Frequently asked questions
What does “hickey” mean?
The word “hickey” means a bruise-like mark left on the skin from kissing or sucking, typically on the neck. In plain terms, most commonly, a love bite left on the skin — though informally it can also mean "thingamajig.".
How do you pronounce “hickey”?
“Hickey” is pronounced HIHK-ee (/ˈhɪk.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “hickey” in a sentence?
Here is “hickey” used in a sentence: “He wore a scarf to hide the hickey on his neck.”
What part of speech is “hickey”?
“Hickey” is a noun.
How many meanings does “hickey” have?
“Hickey” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a bruise-like mark left on the skin from kissing or sucking, typically on the neck.