hankie
Pocket tissue alternative
A hankie is a handkerchief—a small square of cloth or paper for wiping the nose or eyes: She pulled a hankie from her sleeve.
The diminutive form suggests something dainty or personal.
Also spelled hanky.
Disposable soft paper
cotton · linen · pocket · sniffle · allergies · cold · flu · hygiene
Ornamented with sewn designs
- monogrammedMarked with personal initials
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- sentimentalExcessively emotional about memories
cherished · memento · grandmother · trousseau · wedding · drawer · sachet · lavender
tissue
Disposable soft paper
wipe · cotton · linen · pocket · sniffle · allergies · cold · flu · hygiene · rhinitis
embroidered
Ornamented with sewn designs
- monogrammedMarked with personal initials
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
- heirloomInherited family treasure
sentimental · cherished · memento · grandmother · trousseau · wedding · drawer · sachet · lavender · pressed
funeral
Service honoring the dead
dabbing · black · widow · graveside · sympathy · condolences · bereavement · sobbing · casket · memorial
waving
Sweeping hand gesture
flirtation · dropped · coy · suitor · parting · dockside · sendoff · flutter · attention · SOS
hankietissue
Disposable soft paper
facial tissue · paper towel · paper napkin · wet wipe · napkin
hankiesleeve
Garment's arm portion
shirtsleeve · back of hand · rag · paper towel · toilet paper
- hanky pankyDeceitful or sexual mischief