English

Etymology
The origin is uncertain although some dictionaries cite the Japanese 'honcho dori' as its origin. (See the discusson page for this entry.)

Pronunciation
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Adjective
hunky dory or hunkydory

1. informal Satisfactory, fine.

#:Now that I've found my missing wallet, everything's hunky-dory again.

Proper noun

hunky dory

1. A brand of crisps found in Ireland.

#:Would you buy me a packet of salt and vinegar hunky-dory's when you're at the shop?

• 2007-07-01 14:57 - AutoFormat - -(''informal'') +{{informal}}, added inflection line for English/Proper noun

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