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Double-dealing
//ˌdʌbəlˈdiːlɪŋ// adj, noun
Definitions
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
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
Etymology
Etymology 1
From the practice of dealing oneself multiple cards in order to gain an advantage in a game.
Etymology 2
From the practice of dealing oneself multiple cards in order to gain an advantage in a game.
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