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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The two-time world champion returned to training in January, posting a video on social media of him working out with the message "mental strength therapy".

From BBC

He is a two-time world champion, a multiple World Cup gold medallist - and will have one of the sport's greats on his side when competition gets under way on Thursday.

From BBC

The two-time defending Olympic champion will try to become the first person to win three consecutive gold medals in snowboarding.

From Los Angeles Times

The two-time world champion says the torn ACL and her previous injuries, including a partial right knee replacement, "had nothing to do with my crash whatsoever".

From BBC

Brookes, one of the biggest names in her sport as a world champion and two-time X Games gold medallist, qualified in third.

From BBC

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