hanky-pank

adjective

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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