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/əˈbɔvˌbɔrd/ · ab.ove.board
adjective
  1. In open sight; without trick, concealment, or deception. The company's financial dealings were aboveboard, and they were transparent about their business practices.
  2. Honest; straightforward. He was an aboveboard person who always told the truth, even if it was difficult.
Did you know? The phrase 'aboveboard' has been used in English since the 16th century, and it has been a common idiom in American English since the 19th century.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 27, 2026