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Synonyms of hugger-mugger

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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.

Meaning of hugger-mugger

  1. adjective Secret, clandestine, sly.
  2. adjective Disorderly, chaotic, confused.
  3. 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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