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"hickeys" vs "hickie"

Both "hickeys" and "hickie" are used to refer to marks on the skin caused by kissing or sucking. However, "hickeys" is the more commonly accepted and correct term in English.

Last Updated: March 24, 2024

hickeys

This is not correct. Don't use this phrase.

This is not really a suitable word for polite conversation.

ExpertExplanation provided by a TextRanch English expert


Some alternatives from our editors:

  • marks of physical affection

hickie

This is not the correct term in English. The correct term is "hickeys."

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