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hugger-mugger

/'h/@/g/@/r_,m/@/g/@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a state of confusion

    noun.state

    Examples
    He engaged in the hugger-mugger of international finance.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

adverb

  1. in secrecy

    adv.all

    Examples
    They did it all hugger-mugger.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

adjective satellite

  1. in utter disorder

    adj.all

    Synonyms disorderly higgledy-piggledy jumbled topsy-turvy

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods

    adj.all

    Synonyms clandestine cloak-and-dagger hole-and-corner hush-hush secret surreptitious undercover underground

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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