hanky-panky
hanky-panky
Definition
hanky-panky (haŋ′kē paŋ′kē)
noun
Informal trickery or deception, orig. as used in tricks of illusion or sleight of hand, now esp. in connection with shady dealings or illicit sexual activity
Etymology: altered ? after (sleight of) hand < hocus-pocus
hanky-panky
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- involve: When bold-face names aren't involved, hanky-panky appears to have little impact.
hanky panky Quotes
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