hanky-panky

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˌhæŋkɪˈpæŋki/   

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Mischievous behaviour, dishonest or shady activity. uncountable
    — I think there was some hanky-panky with the last election.
  2. Amorous behaviour, smooching, making out, necking, sex or other sexual activity, especially if illicit. uncountable
    — I don't wanna cry / I just wanna hanky panky / Nothing like a good spanky
  3. A debaucherous act; a sexual act that is considered inappropriate. uncountable

词形变化

hanky panky alternative

词源

Possibly a corruption of the Romani expression hakk'ni panki ("great trick", "big con" and hence "shady dealings").
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