English Explanatory Dictionary

hanky-panky

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Mischievous behaviour, dishonest or shady activity.
  2. Amorous behaviour, smooching, making out, necking, sex or other sexual activity, especially if illicit.
  3. A debaucherous act; a sexual act that is considered inappropriate.

Pronunciation

/ˌhæŋkɪˈpæŋki/ en-us-hanky-panky.ogg

Word forms

hanky-panky hanky panky

Etymology

Possibly a corruption of the Romani expression hakk'ni panki ("great trick", "big con" and hence "shady dealings").

Synonyms

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