hanky-pank

noun

¦haŋkē¦paŋk
plural -s
: 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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Etymology

hanky-pank, adjective

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“Hanky-pank.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hanky-pank. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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