two-time

[ too-tahym ]

verb (used with object)

, Informal.

, two-timed, two-tim·ing.

1. to be unfaithful to (a lover or spouse).
2. to double-cross.

two-time

verb

1. informal.
   to deceive (someone, esp a lover) by carrying on a relationship with another

Derived Forms

• ˌtwo-ˈtimer, noun

Other Words From

• two-timer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of two-time¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Years before the Baum insult, the two-time Emmy nominee had been candid about her journey to Hollywood, telling The Times in 2022 that it had been far from easy.

From Los Angeles Times

Girls basketball in Southern California has become all about Etiwanda High, the two-time defending state champion.

From Los Angeles Times

The only two-time lead actor winner in that group.

From Los Angeles Times

The two-time Oscar winner, who played Montana rancher John Dutton III, left the hit drama last year amid reported tension with Sheridan, issues with the writing and conflicting plans for his passion project “Horizon.”

From Los Angeles Times

Langer, a two-time Masters winner, had a five-shot lead heading into the back nine but back-to-back bogeys on the 10th and 11th saw his lead diminish.

From BBC