hickey
word
Definition
A hickey is a temporary red or purple mark on the skin caused by kissing or sucking, often seen on the neck or arms.
Usage & Nuances
"Hickey" is informal and often related to romantic or intimate situations. It can be called a "love bite" in some countries. Used mainly in spoken English; avoid in formal contexts.
Spanish: chupetónPortuguese (BR): chupãoPortuguese (PT): chupãoChinese (Simplified): 草莓印 - 吻痕Chinese (Traditional): 草莓印 - 吻痕Hindi: हिक्की - चुंबन के निशानArabic: علامة قبلة - علامة عضBengali: হিকি - লাভ বাইটRussian: засосJapanese: キスマークVietnamese: dấu hickey - dấu yêuKorean: 키스마크 - 흔적Turkish: aşk ısırığı - tutku iziUrdu: ہکی - محبت کی نشانیIndonesian: cupang
Example Sentences
What does a hickey look like?
basic
She tried to cover her hickey with a scarf.
basic
He got a hickey on his neck last night.
basic
Don’t worry, your hickey will fade in a few days.
natural
People noticed the hickey and started teasing him at school.
natural
She laughed and said, "A hickey is just a love mark."
natural