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Hole-and-corner (Adjective)

Meaning 1

Relating to the peripheral and unimportant aspects of life; "a hole-and-corner life in some obscure community"- H.G.Wells.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

  • Hole-in-corner

Meaning 2

Conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods; "clandestine intelligence operations"; "cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines"; "hole-and-corner intrigue"; "secret missions"; "a secret agent"; "secret sales of arms"; "surreptitious mobilization of troops"; "an undercover investigation"; "underground resistance".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

  • Clandestine
  • Surreptitious
  • Cloak-and-dagger
  • Undercover
  • Hush-hush
  • Underground
  • Hugger-mugger
  • Secret
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