aboveboard

[ uh-buhv-bawrd, -bohrd ]
/ əˈbʌvˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd /

adverb, adjective

in open sight; without tricks, concealment, or disguise: Their actions are open and aboveboard.

Origin of aboveboard

1610–20; above + board; so called from the requirement of keeping the hands above the table or board in order to discourage possible cheating at cards

SYNONYMS FOR aboveboard

honest, straightforward.

ANTONYMS FOR aboveboard

devious, underhanded, sneaky.

Words nearby aboveboard

above stairs, above suspicion, above the law, above the line, above-the-line, aboveboard, aboveground, abovementioned, abp, abp., abr

Words related to above board

virtuous, genuine, straightforward, fair, impartial, decent, sincere, trustworthy, authentic, equitable, conscientious, proper, honorable, reliable, forthright, true, direct, ethical, frank, high-minded

British Dictionary definitions for above board

above board

adjective, adverb (aboveboard when prenominal)

in the open; without dishonesty, concealment, or fraud

Idioms and Phrases with above board

aboveboard

see open and aboveboard.