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    han·ky-pan·ky
    /ˌhaNGkēˈpaNGkē/

    noun

    • 1. behavior, in particular sexual or legally dubious behavior, considered improper but not seriously so: informal, humorous "suspicions of financial hanky-panky"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hanky-pankyHanky-panky Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of HANKY-PANKY is sexual activity especially when regarded as somewhat improper. How to use hanky-panky in a sentence.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHANKY-PANKY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    HANKY-PANKY definition: 1. unacceptable or dishonest behaviour, especially involving sexual activity or money: 2…. Learn more.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHANKY-PANKY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Hanky-panky is used to refer to sexual activity between two people, especially when this is regarded as improper or not serious. [ humorous , informal ] Does this mean no hanky-panky after lights out?

  5. writingexplained.org › idiom-dictionary › hanky-pankyWhat Does Hanky Panky Mean? - Writing Explained

    Hanky Panky Meaning. Definition: 1) Anything related to loving, physical contact between a couple; 2) bad behavior, trickery, or anything that is a little improper, but not too serious.

  6. www.phrases.org.uk › meanings › hanky-pankyHanky-panky - Meaning & Origin Of The Phrase - Phrasefinder

    What's the meaning of the phrase 'Hanky-panky'? Trickery – double dealing. Also, more recently, sexual shenanigans. What's the origin of the phrase 'Hanky-panky'? This is one of those nonsense terms that was just made up as having an attractive alliteration or rhyme, like ‘ the bee’s knees ‘, ‘the mutt’s nuts’ etc.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › hanky-pankyhanky-panky - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

    Definition of hanky-panky noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. www.yourdictionary.com › hanky-pankyHanky-panky Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    noun. Devious or mischievous activity. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Questionable behavior, as shady dealings or illicit sexual activity. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A debaucherous act; a sexual act that is considered inappropriate. Wiktionary. Alternative spelling of hanky-panky. Wiktionary. Synonyms: jiggery-pokery.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › hanky-pankyHANKY-PANKY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Hanky-panky definition: unethical behavior; deceit. See examples of HANKY-PANKY used in a sentence.

  10. idiomorigins.org › origin › hanky-pankyIdiom Origins - Hanky panky - History of Hanky panky

    Hanky panky Origin and History - This phrase meaning frivolity, sleight of hand or sexual impropriety dates from the early 19th century and is a reduplication of hanky (short for handkerchie...

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › hanky-pankyhanky-panky | meaning of hanky-panky in Longman Dictionary of ...

    hanky-panky meaning, definition, what is hanky-panky: sexual activity – used humorously: Learn more.