two-time

American  

[too-tahym] / ˈtuˌtaɪm /

verb (used with object)

Informal.

two-times, present (3rd person singular) two-timed, past participle, past two-timing present participle

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

Derived Forms

• two-timer
  noun

Conjugated Forms

Present

• has two-timed
  perfect 3rd person singular
• have two-timed
  perfect
• has been two-timing
  perfect progressive 3rd person singular
• is two-timing
  progressive 3rd person singular
• are two-timing
  progressive
• have been two-timing
  perfect progressive
• am two-timing
  progressive 1st person singular
• two-times
  singular 3rd person
• two-timing
  participle

Past

• had two-timed
  perfect
• two-timed
  simple
• were two-timing
  progressive plural
• two-timed
  participle
• was two-timing
  progressive singular
• had been two-timing
  perfect progressive

Future

• will two-time
  simple
• will have two-timed
  perfect
• will have been two-timing
  perfect progressive
• will be two-timing
  progressive

Etymology

Origin of two-time

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Not surprisingly, the two-time defending World Series champions dominated a Loyola Marymount poll that asked residents to identify their favorite pro team among the 12 in the local media market.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

This is what has led two-time champion Fernando Alonso to refer to many overtakes this year as "avoiding actions".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“I ride for Steph, I ride for these girls. Steph has my back more than anybody,” the two-time All Star said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The two-time Fifa Best Goalkeeper of the Year award winner played a crucial role in England's victory at Euro 2022 and their route to the 2023 World Cup final.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

"He's older, and he's a two-time loser. You're a kid. They won't do much to you. I'm betting on probation. You'll get off, and then move on with the rest of your life."

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos