klænˈdɛstɪn ˈfɜːtɪv ˈhʌɡ.əˌmʌɡ.ə ˈhʌɡ.ɚˌmʌɡ.ɚ ˈsiːkɹɪt sniːk ˈsniːki ˈstɛlθi

ˌsʌɹɪpˈtɪʃəs səˌɹɛpˈtɪʃəs ˌʌndəˈɡɹaʊnd ˌʌndɚˈɡɹaʊnd conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods clandestine intelligence operations cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines hole-and-corner intrigue secret missions a secret agent secret sales of arms surreptitious mobilization of troops an undercover investigation underground resistance marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed a furtive manner a sneak attack stealthy footsteps a surreptitious glance at his watch