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hickey

Pronunciation: /ˈhɪki/

Definition of hickey

noun (plural hickeys)

  • 1North American informal a gadget.
  • 2North American informal a love bite or pimple.
  • 3a blemish in printing, especially an area in a solid that has not been inked.

Origin:

early 20th century: of unknown origin

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