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hokey pokey
What does hokey pokey mean?
New Zealand's term for honeycomb toffee, and one of the country's most popular ice-cream flavours (vanilla studded with toffee pieces).
"One scoop of hokey pokey in a cone, please."
Origin
New Zealand usage; the term for honeycomb toffee and the iconic ice-cream flavour.
Frequently asked questions
What is hokey pokey?
It's New Zealand's term for honeycomb toffee, and one of the country's most popular ice-cream flavours — vanilla studded with toffee pieces.
Where does the term hokey pokey come from?
It's a New Zealand usage for honeycomb toffee that became the name of the iconic ice-cream flavour.
Is hokey pokey the same as honeycomb?
Yes — in New Zealand 'hokey pokey' is the word for honeycomb toffee, the crunchy golden confection.
How do you use hokey pokey in a sentence?
Say something like 'One scoop of hokey pokey in a cone, please.'
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