Hanky-panky
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Etymology
Possibly a corruption of hakk'ni panki, a ("Gypsy") expression for a "great trick" or "big con," hence "shady dealings."
Noun
- mischievous behaviour, dishonest or shady activity. ("I think there was some hanky-panky with the last election.")
- sexual intercourse or other sexual activity, especially if illicit.
- a debaucherous act; a sexual act that is considered inappropriate.