hanky

or han·kie

[ hang-kee ]

noun

, plural han·kies.

1. a handkerchief.

hanky

/ ˈhæŋkɪ /

noun

1. informal.
   short for handkerchief

Word History and Origins

Origin of hanky¹

First recorded in 1890–95; han(d)k(erchief) + -y ²

Example Sentences

He pulled a white hanky from his breast pocket and dabbed away a tear after a prolonged embrace from his daughter, Ashley, who delivered a loving introduction.

From Los Angeles Times

Barker admitted engaging in “hanky panky” with Parkinson from 1989-91 but said she initiated the relationship.

From Washington Times

"What kind of a woman meets somebody and brings them up and within minutes you're playing hanky panky in a dressing room?" he said, blaming Carroll for the assault as the audience laughed approvingly.

From Salon

"What kind of a woman meets somebody and brings them up and within minutes you're playing hanky panky in a dressing room," he said.

From Salon

"What kind of a woman meets somebody and brings them up and within minutes, you're playing hanky panky in a dressing room?"

From Reuters