hug|ger-mug|ger

hug|ger-mug|ger
hug|ger-mug|ger «HUHG uhr MUHG uhr», noun, adjective, adverb, verb.
–n.
1. confusion; disorder; muddle: »

In the hugger-mugger of their hasty departure they had forgotten the dog.

2. Archaic. secrecy; concealment: »

We have done but greenly, In hugger-mugger to inter him (Shakespeare).

–adj.
1. confused; disorderly. SYNONYM(S): slovenly.
–adv.
in a confused, disorderly manner.
–v.i.
1. to do anything in a confused or disorderly manner.
2. to act in a secret manner.
–v.t.
to keep secret or concealed.
╂[origin uncertain]

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