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Skunkworks meaning

What does the saying 'Skunkworks' mean?

Idiom: Skunkworks

Meaning:

An unauthorised, or hidden program or activity, often research-oriented, and out of the bureaucratic chain of command is known as a 'skunkworks'.
Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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