hickie

hick·ey

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hik-ee]
- /ˈhɪk i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hik-ee]
- /ˈhɪk i/

Definitions of hickie word

noun plural hickie Slang. a pimple. a reddish mark left on the skin by a passionate kiss. 1
noun plural hickie any device or gadget whose name is not known or is momentarily forgotten. 1
noun plural hickie Electricity. a fitting used to mount a lighting fixture in an outlet box or on a pipe or stud. 1
noun plural hickie a tool used to bend tubes and pipes. 1

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Origin of hickie

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

1905-10; Americanism; of obscure origin; senses under def. 1 perhaps a separate word, though the development “device > defective device > defect, blemish, mark” is also possible; cf. doohickey

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Parts of speech for Hickie

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exclamation

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hickie popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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