'hanky-panky' definitions:

Definition of 'hanky-panky'

From: GCIDE
  • Hankey-pankey \Han"key-pan"key\, Hankey-pank \Han"key-pank`\(h[a^][ng]"k[y^]*p[a^][ng]"k[y^]), n. [Cf. Hocus-pocus.] [Also spelled hanky-panky.]
  • 1. Professional cant; the chatter of conjurers to divert attention from their tricks; hence, jugglery. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster]
  • 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] [PJC]
  • 3. Extramarital sexual relations, especially adultery. [Colloq.] [PJC]