hunky-dory

[ huhng-kee-dawr-ee, -dohr-ee ]

adjective

, Slang.

1. about as well as one could wish or expect; satisfactory; fine; OK.

hunky-dory

/ ˌhʌŋkɪˈdɔːrɪ /

adjective

1. informal.
   very satisfactory; fine

Word History and Origins

Origin of hunky-dory¹

1865–70; hunky ¹ + dory < ?

Word History and Origins

Origin of hunky-dory¹

C20: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

Although most members speaking on the record said that everything was hunky-dory, they admitted privately that they were worried how the race might develop — and what strains it could put on the delegation.

From Los Angeles Times

"Not everything is going to be going hunky-dory for you. Finding a way to win is something we've got better at."

From BBC

“OK, it’s associated with a specific tumor type, but does that just mean that it’s living hunky-dory with the tumor, or is it actually causing the tumor to get bigger and progress?”

From New York Times

Only a handful of years ago - and today isn’t so hunky-dory, either, Eichner cautions - coming out for gay performers meant sacrificing their career.

From Washington Times

Only a handful of years ago — and today isn’t so hunky-dory, either, Eichner cautions — coming out for gay performers meant sacrificing their career.

From Seattle Times