hanky-panky
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han·ky–pan·ky

noun \ˌhaŋ-kē-ˈpaŋ-kē\

Definition of HANKY-PANKY

1
: questionable or underhanded activity
2
: sexual dalliance

Origin of HANKY-PANKY

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1841

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