Meaning of Hanky-panky | Babel Free
ˌhæŋkɪˈpæŋkiDefinitions
- Mischievous behaviour, dishonest or shady activity.
- Amorous behaviour, smooching, making out, necking, sex or other sexual activity, especially if illicit.
- A debaucherous act; a sexual act that is considered inappropriate.
Equivalents
Български
задявка
Deutsch
Ausschweifung
fauler Zauber
fummeln
Gefummel
Hokuspokus
Knutscherei
Mauschelei
Mauscheleien
Schwindel
Sittenlosigkeit
Taschenspielertrick
Taschenspielertricks
Techtelmechtel
Trick
Tricks
Suomi
muhina
Français
galipettes
Русский
шуры-муры
Svenska
rajtan tajtan
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.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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