# hunky dory

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˌhʌŋkiˈdɔːɹi/

## Definitions
1. Satisfactory, fine.

## Etymology
American English, 1860s. From hunky (“in good condition”, “safe and sound”) + dory (origin and meaning unknown).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/hunky-dory