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cloak-and-dagger

cloak-and-dag·ger
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [klohk and dag-er]
    • /kloʊk ænd ˈdæg ər/
    • /kləʊk ənd ˈdæɡ.ər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [klohk and dag-er]
    • /kloʊk ænd ˈdæg ər/

Definitions of cloak-and-dagger word

  • adjective cloak-and-dagger A cloak-and-dagger activity is one which involves mystery and secrecy. 3
  • noun cloak-and-dagger characteristic of or concerned with intrigue and espionage 3
  • adjective cloak-and-dagger of or characteristic of the activities of spies and undercover agents, esp. as extravagantly depicted in popular suspense fiction 3
  • adjective cloak-and-dagger pertaining to, characteristic of, or dealing in espionage or intrigue, especially of a romantic or dramatic kind. 1
  • adjective cloak-and-dagger mysterious, furtive, sinister 1
  • adjective cloak-and-dagger Marked by menacing furtive secrecy, often with a melodramatic tint or espionage involved. 0
See all 6 definitions of cloak-and-dagger

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Origin of cloak-and-dagger

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45

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Parts of speech for Cloak-and-dagger

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Cloak-and-dagger

cloak-and-dagger popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Synonyms for cloak-and-dagger

adj cloak-and-dagger

  • clandestine — Something that is clandestine is hidden or kept secret, often because it is illegal.
  • covert — Covert activities or situations are secret or hidden.
  • hush-hush — highly secret or confidential: a hush-hush political investigation.
  • intriguing — to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate: The plan intrigues me, but I wonder if it will work.
  • mysterious — full of, characterized by, or involving mystery: a mysterious occurrence.
All 13 Synonyms of cloak-and-dagger

Antonyms for cloak-and-dagger

adj cloak-and-dagger

  • aboveboard — An arrangement or deal that is aboveboard is legal and is being carried out openly and honestly. A person who is aboveboard is open and honest about what they are doing.
Just one Antonym for cloak-and-dagger

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