Synonyms for Hugger-mugger
Top synonyms for “hugger-mugger”: clandestine, cloak-and-dagger, disorderly, higgledy-piggledy, hole-and-corner(a), hush-hush, jumbled, secret, and 6 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a state of confusion“he engaged in the hugger-mugger of international finance”
- (adjective)conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods“clandestine intelligence operations”
- (adjective)in utter disorder“a disorderly pile of clothes”
- (adverb)in secrecy“they did it all hugger-mugger”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "hugger-mugger"?
Common synonyms for "hugger-mugger" include clandestine, cloak-and-dagger, disorderly, higgledy-piggledy, hole-and-corner(a), hush-hush. Our thesaurus lists 14 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "hugger-mugger" mean?
a state of confusion Example: "he engaged in the hugger-mugger of international finance"
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