noun

hickey

HIHK-ee

Hickey (noun) means a bruise-like mark left on the skin from kissing or sucking, typically on the neck. Example: “He wore a scarf to hide the hickey on his neck.”

noun

A bruise-like mark left on the skin from kissing or sucking, typically on the neck.

"He wore a scarf to hide the hickey on his neck."

An unnamed small object or gadget whose proper name has been forgotten.

"Hand me that little hickey on the workbench, would you?"

How to use hickey

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost commonly, a love bite left on the skin — though informally it can also mean "thingamajig."

When to use it

Casual, everyday word in both senses.

Word forms

hickeys plural, Hickeys plural

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Etymology

Origin unknown.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for hickey

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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.

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