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hugger-mugger

Speech parts

1. hugger-mugger - Noun

2. hugger-mugger - Adjective

3. hugger-mugger - Verb

4. hugger-mugger - Adverb

5. hugger-mugger - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Privacy; secrecy. Commonly in the phrase in hugger-mugger, with haste and secrecy.

Secret; clandestine; sly.

Confused; disorderly; slovenly; mean; as, hugger-mugger doings.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Alternative names

hugger mugger

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clandestine intelligence operations Source: Internet

cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines Source: Internet

hole-and-corner intrigue Source: Internet

secret missions Source: Internet

a secret agent Source: Internet

secret sales of arms Source: Internet

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