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Hanky-panky

//ˌhæŋkɪˈpæŋki// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Mischievous behaviour, dishonest or shady activity. uncountable

    "I think there was some hanky-panky with the last election."

  2. 2
    Amorous behaviour, smooching, making out, necking, sex or other sexual activity, especially if illicit. uncountable

    "I don't wanna cry / I just wanna hanky panky / Nothing like a good spanky"

  3. 3
    A debaucherous act; a sexual act that is considered inappropriate. uncountable

Etymology

Possibly a corruption of the Romani expression hakk'ni panki ("great trick", "big con" and hence "shady dealings").

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