Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hickey
noun
/ˈhɪki/
Definition
A hickey is a mark caused by suction on the skin, often appearing as a bruise.
Examples
- She noticed a hickey on her neck after their romantic date.
- The hickey was a playful reminder of their passion.
- He tried to hide the hickey from his parents.
Meaning
It typically occurs when someone kisses or sucks on the skin, usually on the neck or arm, leading to the rupture of small blood vessels.
Synonyms
- Love bite
- Alba
- Mark
