"handkerchief code" meaning in All languages combined

See handkerchief code on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-handkerchief code.wav Forms: handkerchief codes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} handkerchief code (plural handkerchief codes)
  1. The display of handkerchiefs of various colors used as a coded way to indicate the sexual interests of the wearer. Wikipedia link: handkerchief code Categories (topical): Sex Synonyms: hanky code, bandana code, flagging
    Sense id: en-handkerchief_code-en-noun-WKRlcYtp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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