under wraps

un·der wrap

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uhn-der rap]
- /ˈʌn dər ræp/
- /ˈʌndə(r) ræp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhn-der rap]
- /ˈʌn dər ræp/

Definitions of under wraps words

verb with object under wraps to enclose in something wound or folded about (often followed by up): She wrapped her head in a scarf. 1
verb with object under wraps to enclose and make fast (an article, bundle, etc.) within a covering of paper or the like (often followed by up): He wrapped the package up in brown paper. 1
verb with object under wraps to wind, fold, or bind (something) about as a covering. 1
verb with object under wraps to protect with coverings, outer garments, etc. (usually followed by up). 1
verb with object under wraps to cover (fingernails) with a sheer silk or linen fabric, as to repair or strengthen them. 1
verb with object under wraps to surround, envelop, shroud, or hide. 1

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Origin of under wraps

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English (v.), of obscure origin; compare dialectal Danish vravle to wind

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Parts of speech for Under wraps

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Under wraps

under wraps popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for under wraps

adj under wraps

avantgarde — the advance group in any field, especially in the visual, literary, or musical arts, whose works are characterized chiefly by unorthodox and experimental methods.
backdoor — You can use backdoor to describe an action or process if you disapprove of it because you think it has been done in a secret, indirect, or dishonest way.
clandestine — Something that is clandestine is hidden or kept secret, often because it is illegal.
concealed — to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight: He concealed the gun under his coat.
conspiratorial — If someone does something such as speak or smile in a conspiratorial way, they do it in a way that suggests they are sharing a secret with someone.

adv under wraps

covertly — concealed; secret; disguised.
furtively — taken, done, used, etc., surreptitiously or by stealth; secret: a furtive glance.
in camera — a judge's private office.

noun under wraps

classifieds — The classifieds are the same as classified ad.

adjective under wraps

enigmatical — Pertaining to an enigma.
obscured — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.

All 20 Synonyms of under wraps