How Do You Spell HUGGERMUGGERY?

Pronunciation: [hˈʌɡəmˌʌɡəɹi] (IPA)

Huggermuggery, pronounced /ˈhʌɡərˌmʌɡəri/, is a peculiar word that describes secretive or dishonest behavior. The spelling of huggermuggery is derived from two words, "hugger," meaning to hide, and "muggery," slang for thievery or skullduggery. The word's unusual combination of letters, including the double g's and the y at the end, make it a challenging word to spell correctly. Despite its infrequent use, huggermuggery is an excellent word for those seeking to expand their vocabulary and impress with their linguistic prowess.

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Common Misspellings for HUGGERMUGGERY

  • huggermugge2y
  • huggermuggeby
  • huggermuggezy
  • huggermuggevy
  • huggermuggepy
  • huggermuggesy
  • huggermugger9
  • huggermuggeri
  • h uggermuggery
  • hu ggermuggery
  • hug germuggery
  • hugg ermuggery
  • hugge rmuggery
  • hugger muggery
  • huggerm uggery
  • huggermu ggery
  • huggermug gery
  • huggermugg ery
  • huggermugge ry
  • huggermugger y

Etymology of HUGGERMUGGERY

The word "huggermuggery" is derived from a combination of two separate terms, "hugger-mugger" and "haggery".

The term "hugger-mugger" originated in the late 16th century and was used to describe secretive or clandestine behavior. It likely comes from the Middle English word "hucker-mucker", which referred to disorderly or confused behavior. Over time, the term evolved to mean secretive or furtive conduct, often associated with deceit or illegal activities.

On the other hand, "haggery" is a less common word that refers to trickery or deception. It is derived from the Middle English word "hagge", meaning a witch or an evil spirit.

The combination of the two terms results in "huggermuggery", which implies secretive or underhand behavior, often associated with trickery or deception.