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hugger-mugger — adj., adv., n., & v. adj. & adv. 1 in secret. 2 confused; in confusion. n. 1 secrecy. 2 confusion. v.intr. proceed in a secret or muddled fashion. Etymology: prob. rel. to ME hoder huddle, mokere conceal: cf. 15th c. hoder moder, 16th c. hucker… … Useful english dictionary