Hickey

usgb/ˈhɪki/
noun

A small, usually reddish mark made on the skin caused by sucking; a bruise caused by kissing.

After the date, she noticed a hickey on her neck from where he kissed her passionately.
Visual representation of "hickey" - A small, usually reddish mark made on the skin caused by sucking; a bruise caused by kissing.

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Informal

sucking mark,love bite,kiss mark

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Casual Usage

In informal conversations, a hickey may be referred to in a light-hearted manner.

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He showed off his hickey to his friends with laughter.
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Romantic Context

Hickeys are often associated with romantic encounters or relationships.

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Their passionate kiss left her with a noticeable hickey.
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Cultural Perception

In some cultures, a hickey can be viewed as a sign of intimacy, while in others it may be seen as inappropriate.

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He tried to hide his hickey before a family event.
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