hunky dory

== English == === Alternative forms === hunky-dory, hunkydory, hunkidory, hunky dorey, hunky-dorey, hunkydorey === Etymology === American English, 1860s. From hunky (“in good condition”, “safe and sound”) + dory (origin and meaning unknown). === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) enPR: hŭng'kidôʹri, IPA(key): /ˌhʌŋkiˈdɔːɹi/ === Adjective === hunky dory (comparative more hunky dory, superlative most hunky dory) (informal) Satisfactory, fine. Synonyms: alright, fine, tickety-boo, right as rain ==== Translations ==== === References === === Further reading === “hunky-dory adj.”, in Green’s Dictionary of Slang, Jonathon Green, 2016–present Michael Quinion (1996–2026), “Hunky dory”, in World Wide Words.