Aboveboard Definition & Meaning
aboveboard
- adverb
- in an honest manner; "in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it"; "was known for dealing aboveboard in everything"
- adjective
- without concealment or deception; honest; "their business was open and aboveboard"; "straightforward in all his business affairs"
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- What does aboveboard mean?
- in an honest manner; "in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it"; "was known for dealing aboveboard in everything" without concealment or deception; honest; "their business was open and aboveboard"; "straightforward in all his business affairs"
- What part of speech is aboveboard?
- Aboveboard is an adverb and an adjective.
- How many definitions does aboveboard have?
- Aboveboard has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).