How Do You Spell HANKEY?

Pronunciation: [hˈaŋkɪ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "hankey" can be explained phonetically as /ˈhæŋki/. This word is often used as shorthand for "handkerchief," usually a small cloth used for wiping one's nose or hands. The spelling of "hankey" isn't consistent throughout English-speaking regions, with some using "hanky" instead. Phonetic transcriptions like IPA can be helpful for accurately conveying correct pronunciation between speakers of different languages or dialects. Overall, "hankey" may be a variant spelling, but it is still commonly used and understood.

Common Misspellings for HANKEY

• gankey
• bankey
• nankey
• jankey
• uankey
• hznkey
• hsnkey
• hwnkey
• hqnkey
• habkey
• hamkey
• hajkey
• hahkey
• hanjey
• hanmey
• hanoey
• haniey
• hankwy
• hanksy

Etymology of HANKEY

The term "hankey" or "hanky" is a shortened form of "handkerchief".

The word "handkerchief" itself has a more complex etymology. It is derived from the Old French word "hannekerchief" or "hannekier", which combines "hanne", meaning "sleeve", and "chief", meaning "head". The earliest usage of the word can be traced back to the 14th century. Originally, a handkerchief referred to a small piece of cloth used to cover or protect the head or neck, usually tied around the head. Over time, its use evolved, and it became more commonly associated with a small square of fabric used for wiping or blowing the nose.

As for the term "hanky", it is an informal and abbreviated version of "handkerchief" that came into common usage during the 19th century.

Similar spelling words for HANKEY

• hanky,
• Hance,
• Haynes,
• hank,
• hanke,
• hanks,
• honkey,
• haines,
• haunch,
• HAINS,
• Hannukah,
• hankie.