Definition of Backstairs
Backstairs
back·stairs
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
furtive, secret/secretive, or underhanded, often due to being scandalous in nature;
e.g. They created a backstairs agreement by which both of them could profit. You shouldn't heed their backstairs gossip.
(noun)
a flight of stairs located at the side or back of a building;
e.g. The employees go out to the backstairs to take their breaks.
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