Home / Dictionary / Meaning of hickey

Hickey

/hˈɪki/
B2
Listen pronunciation

(noun) A bruise-like mark made during petting by pressing the mouth to the skin on one’s partner’s body and sucking.

I told you not to give me a hickey!
Tom saw that Mary had a hickey on her neck.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The teenager wore a high-collared shirt to hide a noticeable ____ on the side of his neck.

Expand Your Vocabulary with LexUp

Master English words using smart flashcards, play exciting word rounds, and compete with other learners worldwide.