Monday, May 20, 2024

"Hugger-Mugger"? This Cute Word Might Surprise You!

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We really wanted to be surprised with a hug, but that's not what "hugger-mugger" means. While not much is known about its origin, it is related to similar words "hudge-mudge" and "hody-moke," which are all but obsolete! (Still fun to say.)

WORD OF THE DAY

May 20, 2024

hugger-mugger

[ huhg-er-muhg-er ] adjective

secret or clandestine.

 
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