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hunky-dory

adjective
hun·​ky-do·​ry | \ ËŒhəŋ-kÄ“-ˈdȯr-Ä“ How to pronounce hunky-dory (audio) \

Definition of hunky-dory

: quite satisfactory : fine

Synonyms & Antonyms for hunky-dory

Synonyms

agreeable, all right, alright, copacetic (also copasetic), ducky, fine, good, jake [slang], OK (or okay), palatable, satisfactory

Antonyms

disagreeable, unsatisfactory

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First Known Use of hunky-dory

1866, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for hunky-dory

obsolete English dialect hunk home base + -dory (of unknown origin)

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hunky-dory

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English Language Learners Definition of hunky-dory

informal : free of trouble or problems

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