covert relationship
[/koʊˈvɜrt rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/]
nounpl: covert relationships
relacionamento secreto
1. A romantic or intimate relationship that is kept hidden or concealed from public knowledge, family, or friends
They maintained a covert relationship for years before anyone found out about it.
Eles mantiveram um relacionamento secreto por anos antes que alguém descobrisse.
2. A clandestine romantic involvement between two people who deliberately hide their relationship
The celebrities' covert relationship was finally revealed by paparazzi.
O relacionamento secreto das celebridades foi finalmente revelado pelos paparazzi.
In Brazil, covert relationships are often discussed within gossip and entertainment contexts, particularly regarding celebrities and public figures. The term carries social implications related to infidelity, class differences, or social taboos. In the USA, similar relationships are frequently discussed in dating culture and social media contexts, with 'on the low' or 'sneaky link' being more contemporary colloquial terms used by younger generations.
NYC Slang
sneaky link / on the low
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