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Hankey-pank   Listen
noun
Hankey-pank, Hankey-pankey  n.  (Also spelled hanky-panky)  
1.
Professional cant; the chatter of conjurers to divert attention from their tricks; hence, jugglery. (Colloq.)
2.
Illegal or unethical behavior, usually surreptitious; as, the boss got suspicious when profits seemed lower than expected, and hired an investigator to see if any hankey-pankey was going on. (Informal)
3.
Extramarital sexual relations, especially adultery. (Colloq.)






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