What does hush-hush mean?
Hush-hush means Secret, not spoken of (or spoken of only in hushed whispers between insiders)..
Hush-hush
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Secret, not spoken of (or spoken of only in hushed whispers between insiders)..
Definitions by Sense
- Secret, not spoken of (or spoken of only in hushed whispers between insiders).
- secrecy; covert operation
Example Sentences
The spy program was very hush-hush: no-one ever spoke of it.
The sex lottery went over big in its first try with number runners selling tickets and making the entire affair a very hush-hush production.
I find a very definite policy of hush-hush here about what Japan is doing […]
Synonyms for hush-hush
Antonyms for hush-hush
Related Words
Word Forms
- more hush-hush
- most hush-hush
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for hush-hush?
Common synonyms include surreptitious, clandestine, secret, cloak-and-dagger.
What is the opposite of hush-hush?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use hush-hush in a sentence?
The spy program was very hush-hush: no-one ever spoke of it.
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