double-dipping

American

[duhb-uhl-dip-ing] / ˈdʌb əlˈdɪp ɪŋ /

noun

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

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double-dipping

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

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026

There’s nothing wrong with double-dipping — you don’t have to read just once during the day.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026

Bank of America is also accused of double-dipping fees that were charged when a customer had insufficient funds in their account.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2023

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency also found that the bank’s double-dipping on fees was illegal.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 11, 2023

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

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

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