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hunky-dory

[ huhng-kee-dawr-ee, -dohr-ee ]
/ ˈhʌŋ kiˈdɔr i, -ˈdoʊr i /
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adjective Slang.

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

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fair, decent, sufficient, respectable, common, adequate, tolerable, neat, terrific, marvelous, first-rate, splendid, nifty, gratifying, satisfying, enjoyable, acceptable, delightful, pleasant, mild

Nearby words

hunker, hunkers, hunkpapa, hunks, hunky, hunky-dory, hunner's ulcer, hunnish, huns, hunt, hunt and peck

Origin of hunky-dory

1865–70; hunky1 + dory < ?
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hunky-dory

/ (ˌhʌŋkɪˈdɔːrɪ) /

adjective

informal very satisfactory; fine

Word Origin for hunky-dory

C20: of uncertain origin
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