hokey pokey en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˌhəʊ.kiˈpəʊ.ki/
Meanings
-
(alt-of, alternative, uncountable, usually) Alternative spelling of Hokey Pokey (“dance”).
alt of Hokey Pokey
- (New-Zealand, uncountable, usually) A confection made from golden syrup, white sugar, and baking soda; honeycomb toffee
- (Australia, New-Zealand, uncountable, usually) Vanilla ice cream with small pieces of honeycomb toffee.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hokey pokeys | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
seafoam candy (confection made from golden syrup) · honeycomb (confection made from golden syrup) · honeycomb toffee (confection made from golden syrup) · cinder toffee (confection made from golden syrup) · sponge toffee (confection made from golden syrup)