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hugger-mugger

/ˈhʌɡ.əˌmʌɡ.ə/

Traducción: Adjetivo que describe algo hecho de manera secreta o confusa, o que está en desorden; también puede referirse a una persona o acción desordenada o caótica., Adverbio que significa 'de manera secreta o confusa'. Puede describir acciones realizadas ocultamente o en estado de desorden y prisa., Sustantivo que denota un estado de confusión, desorden o secreto.

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adjective

/ˈhʌɡ.əˌmʌɡ.ə/C2formalbritishobsoleto
  • esAdjetivo que describe algo hecho de manera secreta o confusa, o que está en desorden; también puede referirse a una persona o acción desordenada o caótica.

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.

    esen desorden total

    • 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.

    Sinónimoschaoticconfuseddisorderlydisorganizedhaphazardjumbledmessymuddledpell-melltopsy-turvy

    Antónimosneatorderlyorganizedsystematictidy

  2. Conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methodsC2informalbritish

    Done in a secretive, underhanded, or clandestine manner.

    essecretamente oculto

    • 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.

    Sinónimosclandestinecovertfurtivesecretivestealthysurreptitiousunderhanded

    Antónimoscandidfrankopenovertpublic

Formas
  • more hugger-mugger comparative form
  • most hugger-mugger superlative form

adverb

/ˈhʌɡ.ə ˌmʌɡ.ə/C2formal
  • esAdverbio que significa 'de manera secreta o confusa'. Puede describir acciones realizadas ocultamente o en estado de desorden y prisa.

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.

    esEn secreto, de manera oculta

    • 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.

    Sinónimoscovertlyfurtivelysecretlystealthilysurreptitiously

    Antónimoscandidlyfranklyopenlyovertlypublicly

Formas
  • more hugger-mugger comparative form
  • most hugger-mugger superlative form

noun

/ˈhʌɡ.ə ˌmʌɡ.ə/C2formal
  • esSustantivo que denota un estado de confusión, desorden o secreto.

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

incontable

  1. State of confusionC2formalbritish

    A condition of disorder, confusion, or secrecy.

    esConfusión y desorden

    • 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.

    Sinónimoschaosconfusiondisordermessmuddlepandemoniumturmoilupheaval

    Antónimosclarityorderorganization

Formas
  • hugger-muggers plural form
  • hugger-muggers' possessive plural form
  • hugger-mugger's possessive singular form