hanky-pank
Sneaky dishonest behavior
Hanky-pank is a variant of hanky-panky, referring to mildly improper behavior—usually sexual mischief or minor deception: No hanky-pank allowed while the parents are away.
The shortened form sounds slightly more playful or coy than the full expression.
- trickDeliberate deception
- sleight of handSkillful manual deception
- swindleDeception for financial gain
- skullduggeryUnderhanded or dishonest behavior
- foul playCriminal or violent action
romance fraud · ruse · deception · dalliance · illicit liaison · love triangle · subterfuge · under the table · disingenuity · tomfoolery · coquettishness · shenanigans · con · flimflam · funny business · flirting · courting · fraud
hanky-pankhonesty
Truthfulness, sincerity
transparency · forthrightness · plain dealing · candor · openness
hanky-pankpropriety
Correctness of conduct
respectability · decorum · decency · virtue · rectitude
hanky-pankfidelity
Loyalty or exactness
faithfulness · chastity · monogamy · marital fidelity · celibacy