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Backstair

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

clandestine, secret or furtive.

Definitions by Sense

  1. clandestine, secret or furtive
  2. The backstairs (stairs at the rear of a building).

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What does backstair mean?

Backstair means clandestine, secret or furtive.

What is a synonym for backstair?

Common synonyms include backstairs, furtive, covert.

What is the opposite of backstair?

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How do you use backstair in a sentence?

Use backstair where its definition matches the intended context.

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