Hugger-mugger — synonyms, definition

1. hugger-mugger (Adjective)

clandestine cloak-and-dagger disorderly higgledy-piggledy hole-and-corner hush-hush jumbled secret surreptitious topsy-turvy undercover underground

hugger-mugger (Adjective) — In utter disorder. ex. "a hugger-mugger pile of clothes"

hugger-mugger (Adjective) — Conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods. ex. "hugger-mugger intelligence operations"

2. hugger-mugger (Noun)

hugger-mugger (Noun) — A state of confusion. ex. "he engaged in the hugger-mugger of international finance"

confusion

3. hugger-mugger (Verb)

hugger-mugger (Verb) — Act stealthily or secretively.

act behave do

4. hugger-mugger (Adverb)

hugger-mugger (Adverb) — In secrecy. ex. "they did it all hugger-mugger"