hickey
2hickey
noun plural hickeys
Definition of HICKEY
1
a : pimple b : a temporary red mark or bruise on the skin (as one produced by biting and sucking)
2
plural also hick·ies : a small imperfection in printing
Origin of HICKEY
origin unknown
First Known Use: circa 1918
Learn More About HICKEY
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: hick joint
Previous Word in the Dictionary: hick (adjective)
All Words Near: hickey
Previous Word in the Dictionary: hick (adjective)
All Words Near: hickey
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up hickey? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
