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han·ky-pank | \ ¦haŋkē¦paŋk \
Definition of hanky-pank
(Entry 1 of 2)
: marked by or derived from hanky-panky
hanky-pank joints — Life their pockets full of hanky-pank money— Herbert Gold
hanky-pank
noun\ ¦haŋkē¦paŋk \
plural -s
Definition of hanky-pank (Entry 2 of 2)
: 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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