double-dealing

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

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

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: /ˌdʌbəlˈdiːlɪŋ/

Adjective [edit]

double-dealing (not comparable)

  1. (of a person) Cheating, dishonest; treacherous.
    You low-down, no-good, double-dealing sidewinder!

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Noun [edit]

double-dealing (uncountable)

  1. deceit or treachery

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