hugger-mugger

• Устаревшее прилагательное, означающее тайный, запутанный или беспорядочный; часто используется для описания чего-то, сделанного сбивчиво или скрытно.

An archaic adjective meaning secret, confused, or disorderly; often used to describe something done in a muddled or clandestine manner.

1. In utter disorderC2informalbritish

   Characterized by confusion, chaos, or a lack of organization.

   В полном беспорядке

   • The room was left in a hugger-mugger state after the party.
   • Their hugger-mugger filing system made it impossible to find any document.
   • The project descended into a hugger-mugger of missed deadlines and conflicting instructions.

   Synonymschaoticconfuseddisorderlydisorganizedhaphazardjumbledmessymuddledpell-melltopsy-turvy

   Antonymsneatorderlyorganizedsystematictidy

2. Conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methodsC2informalbritish

   Done in a secretive, underhanded, or clandestine manner.

   Тайный

   • The deal was arranged in a hugger-mugger fashion, away from public scrutiny.
   • There were hugger-mugger dealings between the two companies that later came to light.
   • The committee's hugger-mugger decision-making process raised suspicions of corruption.

   Synonymsclandestinecovertfurtivesecretivestealthysurreptitiousunderhanded

   Antonymscandidfrankopenovertpublic

• Наречие, означающее 'тайным или запутанным образом'. Может описывать действия, совершаемые скрытно или в состоянии беспорядка и спешки.

An adverb meaning 'in a secret or confused manner.' It can describe actions done stealthily or in a state of disorder and haste.

1. In secrecyC2formalbritish

   Done in a secretive, concealed, or underhand manner.

   Тайно

   • The deal was arranged hugger-mugger, away from public scrutiny.
   • They met hugger-mugger in a hidden alley to exchange information.
   • The documents were passed hugger-mugger between the two agents.

   Synonymscovertlyfurtivelysecretlystealthilysurreptitiously

   Antonymscandidlyfranklyopenlyovertlypublicly

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние путаницы, беспорядка или секретности.

A noun referring to a state of confusion, disorder, or secrecy.

uncountable

1. State of confusionC2formalbritish

   A condition of disorder, confusion, or secrecy.

   Состояние неразберихи

   • The office was in a state of hugger-mugger after the announcement.
   • Everything was done in hugger-mugger, with no clear plan.
   • The meeting ended in hugger-mugger, leaving everyone puzzled.

   Synonymschaosconfusiondisordermessmuddlepandemoniumturmoilupheaval

   Antonymsclarityorderorganization