hokey pokey
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See also: hokeypokey and hokey-pokey
English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
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Noun[edit]
hokey pokey (usually uncountable, plural hokey pokeys)
- Alternative spelling of Hokey Pokey (“dance”)
- (New Zealand) A confection made from golden syrup, white sugar, and baking soda; honeycomb toffee
- (New Zealand) Vanilla ice cream with small pieces of honeycomb toffee.
Synonyms[edit]
- (confection made from golden syrup):
- honeycomb toffee
- honeycomb (Australia)
- cinder toffee
- sponge toffee
- seafoam candy (US)