to deceive (someone, esp a lover) by carrying on a relationship with another
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ˈtwo-ˌtime,
v. [~ + object], -timed, -tim•ing. [Informal.]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025- Informal Termsto be unfaithful to (a lover or spouse):He was two-timing her for years.
- Informal Termsto double-cross.
two-time
(to̅o̅′tīm′),USA pronunciation v.t., -timed, -tim•ing. [Informal.]
two′-tim′er, n.
- Informal Termsto be unfaithful to (a lover or spouse).
- Informal Termsto double-cross.
- 1925–30
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