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Hanky-panky

Noun CEFR C1
ˌhæŋkɪˈpæŋki

Definitions

  1. Mischievous behaviour, dishonest or shady activity.
    uncountable
  2. Amorous behaviour, smooching, making out, necking, sex or other sexual activity, especially if illicit.
    uncountable
  3. A debaucherous act; a sexual act that is considered inappropriate.
    uncountable

Equivalents

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Examples

“I think⟳ there was some hanky-panky with the last⟳ election.”
“Are you sickened by the idea of more and more CIA hankypanky in Central America?”
“I don't wanna cry⟳ / I just wanna hanky panky / Nothing like⟳ a good spanky”
“You're my doll, rock and roll, feel⟳ the glamor in pink / Kiss me here, touch⟳ me there, hanky-panky”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Hanley Hanley Castle Hanley Hills Hanlin Hanlon Hanlon's razor

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