two-time

American  

[too-tahym] / ˈtuˌtaɪm /

verb (used with object)

Informal.

two-timed, two-timing

1. to be unfaithful to (a lover or spouse).

2. to double-cross.

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two-time British  

verb

1. 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

The two-time reigning World Series champions threw the proverbial first punch when Tucker launched a 435-foot two-run home run into the second deck, making it 2-0 two batters into the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Before Palou, Fernando Alonso, a two-time F1 champion, was Spain’s most successful open-wheel driver.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

That includes the rich teams: The top executive for the free-spending, two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers is Andrew Friedman, who built his reputation with the budget-restrained Tampa Bay Rays.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

But two-time world champion Fernando Alonso comes from a humble background.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Porter Collins, a two-time Olympic oars-man who had worked with Eisman at Chilton Investment and never really understood why the guy with the bright ideas wasn’t given more authority, came along too.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis