Pronunciation: /ˈhʌɡər ˈmʌɡər/
noun a state of confusion or disorder; secrecy or concealment
A1 I heard some hugger mugger outside my window last night.
A2 The children were playing hugger mugger in the park.
B1 The company's financial dealings were shrouded in hugger mugger.
B2 The politician was accused of engaging in hugger mugger activities.
C1 The espionage operation was conducted with great hugger mugger to avoid detection.
C2 The conspiracy was carried out with such hugger mugger that it took years to uncover.
adjective characterized by secrecy or concealment
A1 The children played in a hugger mugger manner, making a mess of the living room.
A2 The new employee was confused by the hugger mugger instructions given by the manager.
B1 The detective had to sift through the hugger mugger evidence to solve the case.
B2 The company's financial records were in a hugger mugger state, requiring a thorough audit.
C1 The government's decision-making process was criticized for being hugger mugger and lacking transparency.
C2 The artist's studio was a hugger mugger of paints, brushes, and unfinished canvases, reflecting his chaotic creative process.
formal The company's financial records were kept in hugger mugger, making it difficult to track expenses.
informal I found my keys in the hugger mugger of my messy room.
slang The group of friends gathered in the hugger mugger of the basement to plan their surprise party.
figurative The politician's true intentions were hidden in a hugger mugger of vague promises and misleading statements.
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