hunky-dory

[huhng-kee-dawr-ee, -dohr-ee]

adjective

Slang.

1. about as well as one could wish or expect; satisfactory; fine; OK.

hunky-dory

/ ˌhʌŋkɪˈdɔːrɪ /

adjective

1. informal,  very satisfactory; fine

Word History and Origins

Origin of hunky-dory¹

1865–70; hunky ¹ + dory < ?

Word History and Origins

Origin of hunky-dory¹

C20: of uncertain origin

Related Words

• attractive 
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