Hanky-pank
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hanky-pank is a noun meaning Synonym of hanky-panky.
Meaning
Synonym of hanky-panky.
More Meanings
- A nonce word.
- To engage in hanky-panky.
- (slang) A carnival game which guarantees a winner.
Example Sentences
After two years of hanky pank she got the mumps.
Not everything was a flattie. "This here 'Fish the Bottle' is hanky-pank," Tommy noted, which in the carney's twisted lingo meant it was honest.
He was interested at once, and also at once made proclamation that all such performances were "hanky-pank," and that he could duplicate any of them.
That means if you book a couple of games of hanky pank, I'll allow you to book an alibi with them so if the kids win something we will rip off dad, that seems fair.
Word Forms
- hanky-panks
- hanky-panking
- hanky-panked
Synonyms for hanky-pank
Depending on context, synonyms include hanky-panky.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hankey-pankey, hanky-panky, pank, sanky-panky, bankie, honky-tonk.
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