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 woman Bronze overtook in the England appearance standings led the praise for the two-time European champion.

From BBC

The decorated gymnast and two-time Olympian recently competed in the latest season of “Dancing With the Stars,” finishing in third place alongside her partner Ezra Sosa.

From Los Angeles Times

Spanish two-time world champion Alonso was not able to run in first practice because of a problem with his Honda power-unit.

From BBC

Perathoner, who lives two hours from Cortina, is a two-time Olympian in snowboard cross but in January 2021 suffered a serious knee injury while training for the Beijing Games.

From BBC

The two-time first-team All-American on beam has been named Big Ten event specialist of the week three times this season for her high performances on multiple apparatuses.

From Los Angeles Times

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