First Known Use: 1866
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hunky–dory
adjective hun·ky–do·ry \ˌhəŋ-kē-ˈdȯr-ē\
: free of trouble or problems
Full Definition of HUNKY-DORY
: quite satisfactory : fine
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Origin of HUNKY-DORY
obsolete English dialect hunk home base + -dory (of unknown origin)
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