Synonyms of hugger-mugger
41 similar words
Another word for hugger-mugger is deep-laid. Other synonyms of hugger-mugger are concealed, cloak-and-dagger, hush-hush, incognito and stealthy.
Synonyms and similar words for hugger-mugger
adjectiveSecret, clandestine, sly.
- abstruse
- behind the scenes
- catlike
- backroom
- backstairs
- stealth slang
- clandestine
- cloak-and-daggerMarked by menacing furtive secrecy, often with a melodramatic tint or espionage involved.
- concealedHidden.
- confidential
- covert
- deep-laidSecret and carefully planned.
- dernHidden; secret; private.
- disguised
- furtive
- huggermugger
- hush-hushSecret, not spoken of (or spoken of only in hushed whispers between insiders).
- inconspicuous
- incognitoWithout being known; in an assumed character, or under an assumed title; in disguise.
- low profileAn intentionally furtive position as to not arouse suspicion or catch attention.
- lurksomeCharacterised or marked by lurking; lurky.
- lurkyTending to lurk; given to or indicative of lurking.
- mousy
- obfuscated
- off-the-books
- on the down-low
- on the slySlyly, in an inconspicuous manner, so as not to be seen; secretly; stealthily.
- secret
- secretive
- slinky
- sly
- sneaky
- stealthyCharacterized by or resembling stealth or secrecy.
- sub rosa
- surreptitiousStealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert (especially movements).
- under-the-table
- under the radarWithout attracting notice; in an undetected or secretive manner.
- under wraps
- undercover
- underground
- unperceivedNot perceived.
Meaning of hugger-mugger
- adjective Secret, clandestine, sly.
- adjective Disorderly, chaotic, confused.
- noun Secrecy.
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Questions about synonyms of hugger-mugger
- What is another word for hugger-mugger?
- Hugger-mugger has 41 synonyms on Word.ws, such as deep-laid, concealed, cloak-and-dagger, hush-hush, incognito, stealthy, surreptitious and secret.
- What does hugger-mugger mean?
- Hugger-mugger means secret, clandestine, sly.
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