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shonky

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɒŋki/

Australian/NZ informal
Definition of shonky

adjective (shonkier, shonkiest)

  • dishonest, unreliable, or illegal, especially in a devious way:shonky political goings-on

noun

  • (also shonk) a person engaged in suspect business activities: we need to rid the building industry of these shonkies quickly

Origin:

1970s: perhaps from English dialect shonk 'smart'

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