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backstair

/ˈbæk.steər/

Traducción: Adjetivo desusado que describe algo secreto, deshonesto o hecho de manera oculta, a menudo en un contexto político o social.

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adjective

C2formalbritishpoliticalobsoleto/ˈbæk.steər/

An old-fashioned adjective describing something secret, underhanded, or done in a clandestine manner, often in a political or social context.

  • 🇪🇸Adjetivo desusado que describe algo secreto, deshonesto o hecho de manera oculta, a menudo en un contexto político o social.
  1. Secret and underhanded C2 formal

    Involving secret, sly, or sordid methods; not open or honest.

    • The politician used backstair tactics to gain influence.
    • Their backstair dealings were eventually exposed by the press.
    • He was known for his backstair maneuvers in corporate negotiations.

    🇪🇸Secreto y solapado

    Sinónimos: clandestinecovertcraftycunningdeviousfurtiveinsidioussecretslysurreptitiousunderhanded

    Antónimos: aboveboardfrankhonestopenstraightforward