hunky-dory
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hun·ky–do·ry

adjective \ˌhəŋ-kē-ˈdr-ē\

Definition of HUNKY-DORY

: quite satisfactory : fine

Origin of HUNKY-DORY

obsolete English dialect hunk home base + -dory (of unknown origin)
First Known Use: 1866

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