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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He is the 2022 winner of the New York Press Club award for metro feature writing, a two-time Sabew award winner, and a finalist of the Deadline Club award for local reporting.

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite a number of injuries over the years, he has been a regular for Ireland both under Joe Schmidt and Farrell, and is a two-time British and Irish Lion in 2017 and 2021.

From BBC

They are also two-time winners of the T20 World Cup, the next edition of which begins next month.

From BBC

Saturday’s matinee will include a pregame tribute to Christen Press, a two-time world champion who announced her retirement last fall.

From Los Angeles Times

The two-time major winner admitted that her return of serve had been a potent weapon against the world number 93.

From Barron's

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