Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hanky-panky
noun
/ˈhæŋkiˈpæŋki/
Definition
Hanky-panky refers to deceptive or mischievous behavior, especially in a playful or flirtatious context.
Examples
- There was a bit of hanky-panky going on at the party last night.
- The manager was accused of some hanky-panky in the way he handled the finances.
- They always get up to some harmless hanky-panky when no one’s watching.
Meaning
The term often implies some sort of trickery or shenanigans, usually of a lighthearted or romantic nature.
Synonyms
- Foolery
- Shenanigans
- Trickery
- Pranks
