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hanky-panky

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "hanky-panky" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
2syllables

hanky-panky

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

hanky-panky is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, hanky-panky is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofhanky-panky

1noun
  • Mischievous behaviour, dishonest or shady activity.

    Example: "I think there was some hanky-panky with the last election."

  • Amorous behaviour, smooching, making out, necking, sexual intercourse or other sexual activity, especially if illicit.
  • A debaucherous act; a sexual act that is considered inappropriate.
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