Synonyms

two-time

American

[too-tahym] / ˈtuˌtaɪm /

verb (used with object)

Informal.

two-timed, two-timing

to be unfaithful to (a lover or spouse).
to double-cross.

two-time British

verb

informal to deceive (someone, esp a lover) by carrying on a relationship with another

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Other Word Forms

two-timer noun

Etymology

Origin of two-time

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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Ryan Mason, who was sacked by West Bromwich Albion in January, has been a two-time caretaker at Spurs and is available.

From BBC

Within boxing circles, that talk may be slightly premature but Itauma is keeping pace with two-time world champion Anthony Joshua.

From BBC

They’ve spent gobs of money building a two-time defending champion, and those bucks have got to come from somewhere.

From Los Angeles Times

The victory will take the two-time Grand Slam champion above former world number one Swiatek and up to third in the WTA rankings next week.

From BBC

Aston Martin said on Wednesday that the two-time world champion was "arriving slightly later this weekend for personal family reasons".

From BBC

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