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Hankey-pank
Han′key-pan′key
,Han′key-pankˊ
(hăṉ′ky̆-păṉ′ky̆)
, Noun.
[Cf.
Hocus-pocus
.] [Also spelled
hanky-panky
.] 1.
Professional cant; the chatter of conjurers to divert attention from their tricks; hence, jugglery.
[Colloq.]