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hankies Definition and Meaning in English (hankies definition)

noun
Synonyms:handkerchiefstissues
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Hankies definition: Small squares of cloth or paper, typically used for wiping the nose or eyes, often carried in a pocket or purse.

Definitions of Hankies

  1. 1noun(informal)

    Small squares of cloth or paper, typically used for wiping the nose or eyes, often carried in a pocket or purse.

Example Sentences

casual

“She always keeps a few clean hankies in her bag.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounhanky
nounhandkerchief
pluralhandkerchiefs

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Hankies definition: Small squares of cloth or paper, typically used for wiping the nose or eyes, often carried in a pocket or purse.
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