hanky-pank
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Meaning · English
A carnival game which guarantees a winner.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
That means if you book a couple of games of hanky pank, I'll allow you to book an alibi with them so if the kids win something we will rip off dad, that seems fair.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hanky-pank” mean?
A carnival game which guarantees a winner.
Is “hanky-pank” formal or informal?
hanky-pank is generally slang.