Double-dealing
/ˌdʌbəlˈdiːlɪŋ/ adj, noun
adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 deceit or treachery countable, uncountable
- 2 acting in bad faith; deception by pretending to entertain one set of intentions while acting under the influence of another wordnet
Adjective
- 1 Cheating, dishonest; treacherous. not-comparable
"You low-down, no-good, double-dealing sidewinder!"
Adjective
- 1 marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another wordnet
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.