Meaning of the word hickey in English

What does hickey mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hickey

US /ˈhɪk.i/
UK /ˈhɪk.i/

Noun

a red mark on someone's skin, caused by someone sucking or biting it, usually during sexual activity

Example:
She tried to cover up the hickey on her neck with a scarf.
He came home with a noticeable hickey, much to his mother's dismay.