Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hide-a-body
slang
/haɪd ə ˈbɒdi/
Definition
A colloquial phrase referring to the act of concealing a corpse.
Examples
- They joked about needing a good place to hide-a-body after watching a crime movie.
- In his story, the detective was always looking for signs of where someone might try to hide-a-body.
Meaning
Often implies a criminal intent, usually in the context of murder, where the body needs to be hidden to avoid detection.
Synonyms
- conceal a corpse
- dispose of a body
- cover up
