hokey pokey

See also: hokeypokey and hokey-pokey

English

Etymology

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Noun

hokey pokey (usually uncountable, plural hokey pokeys)

1. Alternative spelling of Hokey Pokey (“dance”)
2. (New Zealand) A confection made from golden syrup, white sugar, and baking soda; honeycomb toffee
3. (New Zealand) Vanilla ice cream with small pieces of honeycomb toffee.

Synonyms

• (confection made from golden syrup):
  • honeycomb toffee
  • honeycomb (Australia)
  • cinder toffee
  • sponge toffee
  • seafoam candy (US)