Definition of Hunky-dory

1. Adjective. Being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition. "Another minute I'd have been fine"

Exact synonyms: All Right, Fine, O.k., Ok, Okay
Language type: Colloquialism
Similar to: Satisfactory

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hunky-dory

hunkered down
hunkering
hunkerism
hunkers
hunkey
hunkeys
hunkier
hunkies
hunkiest
hunkily
hunkiness
hunkish
hunks
hunkses
hunky
hunky-dory (current term)
hunky dory
hunky punk
hunnert
hunnerts
hunnish
hunny
huns
hunseemly
hunt
hunt's-up
hunt's-ups
hunt-and-peck
hunt and peck
hunt club

Literary usage of Hunky-dory

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. White Fang by Jack London (1906)
"You jes' shut up now, an' go to sleep, an' you'll be all hunky. dory in the mornin'. Your stomach's sour, that's what's botherin' you. ..."

2. A Desk-book of Errors in English, Including Notes on Colloquialisms and by Frank H. Vizetelly (1920)
"hunky or hunky-dory: Slang terms that should not be used for " all right"; " safe "; or " done satisfactorily." hurry. Compare HASTEN. ..."

3. The Bookman (1903)
"Jes' git me a sup o' water an' I'll be all hunky- dory. I don't mind the sun very much. My, I'm glad to set down in the shade, though. ..."

4. Folio (1882)
"... Gav McCarthy Flirting on the Beach Hall Darling Isabel West Krastus Hunky Dory » Straight Darling Little Prue Mullaly Dashing Gay Brunette ..."

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