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hankey-pank

CIDE DICTIONARY

hankey-pankn. [Cf. Hocus-pocus.].
  •  Professional cant; the chatter of conjurers to divert attention from their tricks; hence, jugglery.  [1913 Webster]
  •  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.  [PJC]
  •  Extramarital sexual relations, especially adultery.  [PJC]

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