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double-dipping

American  
[duhb-uhl-dip-ing] / ˈdʌb əlˈdɪp ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act or practice of receiving more than one income or collecting double benefits from the same employer or organization.


Etymology

Origin of double-dipping

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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I was initially skeptical about this guy’s double-dipping sales pitch.

From MarketWatch Aug. 11, 2026

Every expense must be taken out of its designated envelope — no double-dipping.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 4, 2023

Bank of America must pay more than $100 million to customers for double-dipping on some fees, withholding reward bonuses and opening accounts without customer consent.

From Seattle Times Jul. 11, 2023

He asked the Justice Department to pursue action against any employees who were double-dipping.

From Washington Times Sep. 29, 2022

“Ordinarily, double-dipping on a razor would skeeve me out completely,” Miss Ohio explained.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

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