hokey pokey

See also: hokeypokey and hokey-pokey

English

Etymology

Noun

hokey pokey (usually uncountable, plural hokey pokeys)

(New Zealand) A confection made from golden syrup, white sugar, and baking soda.
(obsolete) A kind of ice cream sold on the streets.

Synonyms

(confection made from golden syrup):
- cinder toffee
- sponge toffee
- honeycomb (Australia)
- sea foam candy (US)

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