Synonyms for hankie
- noun
- American English
Most common
Forms
- Plural
- hankies → handkerchiefs…
Example sentences
- handkerchief Tom pulled a white handkerchief out of his pocket.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| hankie | rising | |
| handkerchief | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 12 letters
- handkerchief3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (handkerchief3 = 3 syllables).