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

Example Sentences

Brown is the main reason it was clear that not everything was hunky-dory for the Eagles, even before the team lost its first game of the season.

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Although most members speaking on the record said that everything was hunky-dory, they admitted privately that they were worried how the race might develop — and what strains it could put on the delegation.

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"Not everything is going to be going hunky-dory for you. Finding a way to win is something we've got better at."

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“OK, it’s associated with a specific tumor type, but does that just mean that it’s living hunky-dory with the tumor, or is it actually causing the tumor to get bigger and progress?”

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Only a handful of years ago - and today isn’t so hunky-dory, either, Eichner cautions - coming out for gay performers meant sacrificing their career.

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