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hunky-dory Definition

hunky-dory (huŋkē dôrē)

adjective

Slang all right; fine

Etymology: hunky (< U.S. local hunk, goal, home, as in the game of tag, hence safe place, all right < Du honk, a post, station, goal) + -dory < ?

hunky-dory Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • not: It's not hunky-dory, but I am saying that things are happening.

Browse dictionary entries near hunky-dory

  1. hunky
  2. hunks
  3. Hunkpapa
  4. hunker
  5. hunk
  6. hunh
  7. hungry
  8. hunger strike
  9. hunger
  10. Hungary
  1. Hunnish
  2. hunt
  3. hunt-and-peck
  4. hunt group
  5. hunt's-up
  6. hunted
  7. hunted down
  8. hunter
  9. hunter-gatherer
  10. hunter green