hugger-mugger
معنی فارسی
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ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Originates from late Middle English, possibly from hug, in the sense of 'crouch or hide'.
مثال
- The whole operation was carried out in a hugger-mugger fashion.
- He lived a life of hugger-mugger.
- The hugger-mugger meeting was held in the basement.
ترکیبهای رایج
Hugger-mugger fashion Hugger-mugger manner Hugger-mugger meeting
تعریف انگلیسی
adverb
- conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods “clandestine intelligence operations” “cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines” “hole-and-corner intrigue” “secret missions” “a secret agent” “secret sales of arms” “surreptitious mobilization of troops” “an undercover investigation” “underground resistance”
- in utter disorder “a disorderly pile of clothes” “they did it all hugger-mugger”