Synonyms of hankie

hankie

noun

ˈhaŋ-kē 

variants or hanky

as in handkerchief

a small, often square piece of material that is used for personal hygiene purposes

held a hankie up to his nose and blew vigorously

Synonyms & Similar Words

• handkerchief
• towel
• napkin
• kerchief
• tissue
• serviette
• bandanna

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hankie

Never leave the house without a clean hanky. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 12 Oct. 2025

Far from signaling misery, crying can be a source of pleasure, as when people pay good money to read a tearjerker or watch a three-hankie movie. — Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025

If the refs keep their yellow hankies in their pockets, the Bills will secure a last second victory. — Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025

If you’re headed to the Soraya, don’t worry about taking too many hankies — the tragedy takes a back seat to the comedy, though the former is deeply felt in the few moments where Newman is really going for it. — Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2024