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

The NCAA even got in on the act, and—quelle surprise—also determined that everything was hunky-dory.

From The Daily Beast

So all is now hunky-dory between London and Tripoli now the bomber is back in the bosom of his family.

From The Daily Beast

Sometimes she will come running in, and say, "I am so hunky dory I don't know what to do; want sonton to neat."

From Project Gutenberg

You're all right, and the spot is hunky-dory, and it's the durned old boat hez made the mistake, begosh!

From Project Gutenberg

Without leaving the boat, fishing arm-deep into the brush, he announced, "All hunky-dory."

From Project Gutenberg

But you seem to be feeling all hunky-dory again, and why don't you come join us in the Good Citizens' League, old man?

From Project Gutenberg

We kin fix that all hunky-dory, an' Johnson, he won't neveh know.

From Project Gutenberg