han·ky-pank I. \|haŋkē|paŋk\adjective Etymology: short for hanky-panky : marked by or derived from hanky-panky < hanky-pank joints — Life > < their pockets full of hanky-pank money — Herbert Gold > II. \¦haŋkē¦paŋk\noun (-s) Etymology:hanky-pank, adjective : any of various carnival games in which contestants may win small prizes for the exercise of simple skills (as dart throwing)