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hole-and-corner
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hole–and–corner

adjective

Definition of HOLE-AND-CORNER

1
: being or carried on in a place away from public view : clandestine
2
: insignificant

First Known Use of HOLE-AND-CORNER

1833

Related to HOLE-AND-CORNER

Synonyms
backstairs, behind-the-scenes, clandestine, covert, furtive, hole-and-corner, hugger-mugger, hush-hush, private, privy, sneak, sneaking, sneaky, stealth, stealthy, surreptitious, undercover, underground, underhand, underhanded
Antonyms
open, overt, public

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