hanky
Cloth for sniffles
Hanky is an informal shortening of handkerchief—a small square of cloth or paper used for wiping the nose or face.
The word has a childlike quality that makes it common in family contexts: Don't forget to pack a hanky.
In the phrase hanky-panky, it takes on an unrelated meaning, referring to mischief or illicit romantic activity.
Woven or knit material
- linenFlax-derived textile
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
embroidered · monogrammed · pocket square · bandana · kerchief · tissue · napkin · muslin
Olfactory facial organ
- blowingMoving air forcefully
- sneezeExplosive nasal reflex
- coldLow temperature state
- fluContagious respiratory illness
allergies · wiping · pocket · reusable · washable · tissue · snot · mucus
Violent pulls apart
- cryingEmotional tear release
- weepingShedding tears audibly
- dabbingLight, repeated pressing
- snifflingRepeated nasal inhalation
grief · funeral · mourning · farewell · sentimental · comfort · sobbing · goodbye
cloth
Woven or knit material
lace · embroidered · monogrammed · pocket square · bandana · kerchief · tissue · napkin · muslin · cambric
nose
Olfactory facial organ
flu · allergies · wiping · pocket · reusable · washable · tissue · snot · mucus · germs
tears
Violent pulls apart
sniffling · grief · funeral · mourning · farewell · sentimental · comfort · sobbing · goodbye · nostalgia
code
Symbolic communication system
- cruisingMoving at relaxed pace
- flaggingLosing vigor progressively
- back pocketRear trouser compartment
gay · LGBTQ · signaling · colored · bandana · left · right · fetish · subcultural · communication
trick
Deliberate deception
vanishing · appearing · pulling · hat · magician · flourish · silk · concealed · misdirection · performance
- Diminutivesbaby, bunny, puppy, kitty, doggy
- Nose Carenose blowing, tissue, tissues, nasal spray, saline spray
- embroidered itemssamplers, sampler, tablecloths, tablecloth, napkins
- scarvesscarf, bandana, headscarf, silk scarf, neckerchief
- hanky pankyDeceitful or sexual mischief
- pocket handkerchiefOrnamental chest pocket cloth
- silk handkerchiefSmooth fabric pocket accessory
- handkerchief danceFolk performance with waved fabric
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