hunky-dory
[huhng-kee-dawr-ee, -dohr-ee]
adjective Slang.
about as well as one could wish or expect; satisfactory; fine; OK.
Origin of hunky-dory
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Related Words for hunky-dory
fair, decent, sufficient, respectable, common, adequate, tolerable, neat, terrific, marvelous, first-rate, splendid, nifty, gratifying, satisfying, enjoyable, acceptable, delightful, pleasant, mildExamples from the Web for hunky-dory
Contemporary Examples of hunky-dory
The NCAA even got in on the act, and—quelle surprise—also determined that everything was hunky-dory.
So all is now hunky-dory between London and Tripoli now the bomber is back in the bosom of his family.
Historical Examples of hunky-dory
We kin fix that all hunky-dory, an' Johnson, he won't neveh know.
Old Man CurryCharles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan
Said to go to bed and get a good sleep and I'd be all hunky-dory in the morning.
The Night-BornJack London
But you seem to be feeling all hunky-dory again, and why don't you come join us in the Good Citizens' League, old man?
BabbittSinclair Lewis
Without leaving the boat, fishing arm-deep into the brush, he announced, "All hunky-dory."
Dutch Courage and Other StoriesJack London
You're all right, and the spot is hunky-dory, and it's the durned old boat hez made the mistake, begosh!
The Jimmyjohn Boss and Other StoriesOwen Wister
hunky-dory
adjective
Word Origin for hunky-dory
C20: of uncertain origin
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