hunky–dory

adjective hun·ky–do·ry \ˌhəŋ-kē-ˈdȯr-ē\

: free of trouble or problems

Full Definition of HUNKY-DORY

: quite satisfactory : fine

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obsolete English dialect hunk home base + -dory (of unknown origin)

First Known Use: 1866

Synonyms: agreeable, all right, alright, copacetic (also copasetic or copesetic), ducky, fine, good, hunky-dory, jake [slang], OK (or okay), palatable

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