English
Etymology
The origin of hugger-mugger is unknown; perhaps it is from Anglo-Irish cuggermugger, a whispering, a low-voiced gossiping, from Irish cogair, whisper.
Adjective
huggermugger
- Secret; clandestine; sly.
- Confused; disorderly; slovenly; mean; as, hugger-mugger doings.
Category:English adjectives
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