Synonyms for under wraps


Grammar : Adj
Spell : rap
Phonetic Transcription : ræp


Définition of under wraps

Origin :
  • early 14c., wrappen, of uncertain etymology, perhaps via Scandinavian (cf. Danish dialectal vravle "to wind"), ultimately from PIE *werp- "to turn, wind" (cf. Greek rhaptein "to sew"), from root *wer- (3) "to turn, bend" (see versus). Related: Wrapped; wrapping.
  • adj kept secret
Example sentences :
  • "Old Elisha, under wraps and fighting for his head," was his comment.
  • Extract from : « Old Man Curry » by Charles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan
  • He didnt have, apparently, any legitimate excuse for keeping it under wraps that way, so everyone was suspicious.
  • Extract from : « With No Strings Attached » by Gordon Randall Garrett (AKA David Gordon)
  • Meanwhile we've got to keep it under wraps and quietly prevent anyone else from learning the same things independently.
  • Extract from : « The Sensitive Man » by Poul William Anderson

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