
Hunky-Dory adj. Completely satisfactory; excellent and just fine.
"Hunky-dory" is a whimsical expression used to denote a state of ease, contentment, and overall well-being. It suggests that everything is proceeding smoothly and satisfactorily, often in a cheerful and carefree manner. When things are described as hunky-dory, it implies a sense of harmony and satisfaction, evoking a lighthearted atmosphere where all is well and life is proceeding pleasantly.
On early radio sets, technicians used the phrase “running sweet” to mark a broadcast with no static, no hum, and no signal wobble - their quick, workmanlike way of saying everything was hunky-dory.
"Everything seemed to go on as smoothly as a dream."
— Charles Dickens, Nicholas Nickleby (1839)
Let's embrace hunky-dory's face,
And dance to its rhythm, with style and grace.
For in its simple charm, and story,
A tale of joy that's hunky-dory.