hankie (Meaning)

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hankie (n)

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

Synonyms & Antonyms of hankie

hankie Sentence Examples

  1. She dabbed her eyes with a lacey hankie, concealing her tears from the crowd.
  2. The thief snatched the pearl necklace from her neck and stuffed it into his handkerchief.
  3. The bride carried a bouquet of white lilies, her handkerchief tucked into her pocket.
  4. His handkerchief, monogrammed with his initials, hinted at his meticulous nature.
  5. She waved a tiny hankie from the window, bidding farewell to her departing lover.
  6. The children's faces were smudged with ice cream, their handkerchiefs a futile attempt at tidying them up.
  7. The old man fumbled for his handkerchief, his hands trembling as he wiped away the dust from his antique furniture.
  8. She sobbed into a crumpled hankie, her grief consuming her like a wildfire.
  9. The housekeeper always kept a fresh stack of starched handkerchiefs in the guest room.
  10. The actor broke down on stage, his handkerchief serving as a feeble shield against his overwhelming emotions.

FAQs About the word hankie

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

handkerchief, kerchief, napkin, tissue,towel, serviette, bandanna,bandana

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She dabbed her eyes with a lacey hankie, concealing her tears from the crowd.

The thief snatched the pearl necklace from her neck and stuffed it into his handkerchief.

The bride carried a bouquet of white lilies, her handkerchief tucked into her pocket.

His handkerchief, monogrammed with his initials, hinted at his meticulous nature.