Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hush-hush

adjective
/ˈhʌʃ.hʌʃ/
Definition
a state of secrecy or confidentiality; quiet and private.
Examples
  • The details of the project were kept hush-hush until the launch.
  • They had a hush-hush meeting to discuss sensitive matters.
  • It was a hush-hush affair, only a few were invited.
Meaning
The term ‘hush-hush’ refers to something that is kept secret or not meant to be disclosed to others.
Synonyms
  • secret
  • confidential
  • covert
  • private
  • clandestine