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two-timing

adj · noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Sexually or romantically unfaithful.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • That two-timing SOB really hurt my feelings.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The practice of being sexually or romantically unfaithful.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • His two-timing wrecked his marriage.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: adultery, cheating, cuckoldry, infidelity, promiscuity, two-timing, unfaithfulness

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

present participle and gerund of two-time

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Fremdgehen — practice of being unfaithful to one's partner