hanky–pank
Definition of hanky–pank
: marked by or derived from hanky-panky hanky-pank joints — Life their pockets full of hanky-pank money — Herbert Gold
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Origin and Etymology of hanky–pank
short for hanky-panky
hanky–pank
Definition of hanky–pank
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: any of various carnival games in which contestants may win small prizes for the exercise of simple skills (such as dart throwing)
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Origin and Etymology of hanky–pank
hanky-pank, adjective
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