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Meaning of "hanky" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HANKY

hanky  [ˈhæŋkɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HANKY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Hanky is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HANKY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

hanky

Handkerchief

A handkerchief /ˈhæŋkərtʃɪf/, also called a handkercher or hanky, is a form of a kerchief, typically a hemmed square of thin fabric that can be carried in the pocket or purse, and which is intended for personal hygiene purposes such as wiping one's hands or face, or blowing one's nose. A handkerchief is also sometimes used as a purely decorative accessory in a suit pocket.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HANKY


Ananke
əˈnæŋkɪ
blanky
ˈblæŋkɪ
branky
ˈbræŋkɪ
catananche
ˌkætəˈnæŋkɪ
clanky
ˈklæŋkɪ
cranky
ˈkræŋkɪ
cynanche
sɪˈnæŋkɪ
hanky-panky
ˈhæŋkɪˈpæŋkɪ
Killiecrankie
ˌkɪlɪˈkræŋkɪ
lanky
ˈlæŋkɪ
manky
ˈmæŋkɪ
pockmanky
pɒkˈmæŋkɪ
Sankey
ˈsæŋkɪ
skanky
ˈskæŋkɪ
swanky
ˈswæŋkɪ
tanky
ˈtæŋkɪ
wanky
ˈwæŋkɪ
Yankee
ˈjæŋkɪ
yankie
ˈjæŋkɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HANKY

hangman
hangmen
hangnail
hangover
hangry
hangtag
Hanguk
hangul
Hangzhou
Hania
haniwa
hank
hanker
hankerer
hankering
Hankow
Hanks
hanky-panky

WORDS THAT END LIKE HANKY

chunky
clunky
conky
dinky
flunky
funky
honky
hunky
inky
junky
kinky
linky
pinky
punky
shonky
skunky
slinky
spunky
stinky
wonky

Synonyms and antonyms of hanky in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «hanky» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HANKY

Find out the translation of hanky to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of hanky from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hanky» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

手帕
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

hanky
570 millions of speakers

English

hanky
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रूमाल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

منديل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

шуры
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

lenço
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রূমাল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mouchoir
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hanky
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Taschentuch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ハンカチ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

손수건
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Hanky
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tiếng trẻ con
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கைக்குட்டையை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हनुवटी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

mendil
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fazzoletto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

hokus
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

шури
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

batistă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μαντήλι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sakdoek
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

näsduk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hanky
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hanky

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HANKY»

The term «hanky» is quite widely used and occupies the 44.032 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HANKY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about hanky

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HANKY»

Discover the use of hanky in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hanky and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Hanky Panky: An Intimate History of the Handkerchief
For those who grew up before Kleenex tissue came on the scene, this volume will bring back the glory days, when handkerchiefs were an indispensable part of every woman'¬?s wardrobe and toilette.
Helen Gustafson, 2002
2
Hanky Panky
Still, what is Manaka to do when his daytime torturer, Doi, comes to apply as a host?! Though innocent enough during the day, there's no saying what sorts of hanky-panky they'll be up to at night!
‎2008
3
Hanky-panky Crazy Quilts
Cindy answers the question, What shall I do with Grandmother's old hankies?
Cindy Brick, 2002
4
A Nose for Hanky Panky
Murder has changed the sleepy fishing village of Granite Cove, NH-and it's no ordinary killing.
Sharon Love Cook, 2010
5
Hanky Panky
Jane Capron. HANKY PANKY A Novel Jane Capron iUniverse, Inc. New York Lincoln Shanghai Hanky Panky Copyright © 2006 by Jane L. Capron All.
Jane Capron, 2006
6
The Hanky of Pippin's Daughter: And, A Form of Taking it All
These two novels explore the themes of physical and emotional exile and between-ness. In the first, the narrator writes to her sister, trying to come to terms with her ancestry and with what her parents did in Nazi Germany.
‎2001
7
Hanky Panky
Hired by the wacky Maedean Puckett to prove to her husband that she is truly faithful, private investigator Haskell Blevins keeps his opinions about the case to himself, until the husband is murdered. Original.
Taylor McCafferty, 1995
8
Sex and Hanky-Panky in the Old Folk's Home
Sex and Hanky-Panky in the Old Folk's Home All Rights Reserved Copyright © 2012 John Stewart This book may not be reproduced, transmitted, or stored in whole or in part by any means, including graphic, electronic, or mechanical without ...
John Stewart, 2012
9
The Hanky of Pippin's Daughter: A Novel
Letters between two sisters who grew up in Nazi Germany, explore their family history and assess their complicity with Nazism
Rosmarie Waldrop, 1986
10
Hank Goes Dancing
Eighteen, with the sap rising, LAC Francis (Hank) Simpson wonders why he seems to be the one who alwaysknows best.
John Ronane, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HANKY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term hanky is used in the context of the following news items.
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Bravo: Students helping children with special needs - The Orange …
The schools were among the 17 VEX Robotics teams from five middle schools – Marco Forster, Carl Hanky, Niguel Hills, Newhart and Aliso ... «OCRegister, Jul 15»
2
Diane Keaton on 'Ruth & Alex', her biggest regret, and life with the …
Diane Keaton enters the room in a grey-and-white pinstriped trouser suit, polka-dot shoes and matching hanky. The actress whose ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
3
Morris Day and the Time at Santa Monica Pier | OC Weekly
The set ended with "The Bird" and "Jungle Love" amongst much audience participation. Spent, Day pulled a large white hanky from his pocket, ... «OC Weekly, Jul 15»
4
Monsoon hacks: Keep these common ailments at bay : Wellness …
"Don't share a towel or hanky with anyone, wear sunglasses to avoid irritation, use eye drops and keep clean napkins with you all the time," ... «India Today, Jul 15»
5
An ode to the master of experimentation - The Times of India
His white shirt, dhothi and trade mark hanky folded behind the collar was a style statement. He would lose his temper at the slightest ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
6
Frome, The Independent State of Wonderland. We're all mad here …
We look forward to seeing everyone again next month – bring a bucket and a knotted hanky for the return of Frome-on-Sea!” You must be ... «Frome Times, Jul 15»
7
Put the kettle on: Viagra tea and 6 other fat blocking beverages that …
Suffice to say the reason it is good for weight loss is because by and large it will get couples in the mood for hanky panky. If you don't happen to ... «Irish Mirror, Jul 15»
8
Meadow Brook Theatre hopes fundraiser will help raise the creative …
The 68-year-old singer, songwriter and bandleader scored eight Top 10 hits during the '60s with the Shondells, also including “Hanky Panky,” ... «The Oakland Press, Jul 15»
9
The Part of Me I Lost Over the Years
No matter how often men tell me that they can't stand a "femmes fatale", they all seem to trip over themselves to pick up her hanky when she ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
10
9 Comedy Rules To Follow For A Lasting Relationship, Because …
... diffusing anger, and triggering all the good feels that lead to equally good hanky-panky. Soooo…. could humor really be the secret to a happy relationship? «Bustle, Jul 15»

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