Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
under-the-table
adjective/adverb
/ˈʌndər ðə ˈteɪbəl/
Definition
A practice or payment that is done secretly or illicitly, often to avoid taxes or regulations.
Examples
- He received an under-the-table bonus from his employer.
- The deal was made under-the-table, away from the watchful eyes of authorities.
Meaning
The term ‘under-the-table’ refers to something that is not transparent or officially recorded, typically implying a sense of dishonesty or illegality.
Synonyms
- Illicit
- Secret
- Unreported
- Backdoor
