hickey

/ˈhɪki/

Definitions

1. noun

a bruise or mark on the skin, especially a small one caused by being kissed passionately or by sucking

“She had a big hickey on her neck from her boyfriend.”

2. noun

a sudden, temporary, and usually minor injury, such as a bruise, cut, or scrape

“He had a hickey on his knee from falling off his bike.”

Synonyms

  • blem
  • blemish
  • bruise
  • mark

Antonyms

  • discoloration
  • scar
  • stain
  • tattoo