(adv) in secrecy; not openly, Syn. in secret, on the QT, on the Q.T., Example:met secretly to discuss the invasion plans; the children secretly went to the movies when they were supposed to be at the library; they arranged to meet in secret
[きゅうしゅみつぎ, kyuushumitsugi] (n, vs) going into a huddle (over); holding secret (closed-door) conference (about); laying heads together in secret consultation