hole-and-corner

(hōl'ən-kôr'nər)
adj.
Being in a secret place; conducted secretly.

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The adjective has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: relating to the peripheral and unimportant aspects of life
  Synonym: hole-in-corner

Meaning #2: conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
  Synonyms: clandestine, cloak-and-dagger, hugger-mugger, hush-hush, on the quiet, secret, surreptitious, undercover, underground

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