adj, noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   deceit or treachery countable, uncountable
2. 2
   acting in bad faith; deception by pretending to entertain one set of intentions while acting under the influence of another wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Cheating, dishonest; treacherous. not-comparable

   "You low-down, no-good, double-dealing sidewinder!"

Adjective

1. 1
   marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

ambidextrousartfulartificebad faithbeguilingbetrayal

Example

More examples

"You low-down, no-good, double-dealing sidewinder!"

Etymology

From the practice of dealing oneself multiple cards in order to gain an advantage in a game.

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