cheater

[ chee-ter ]

noun

1. a person or thing that cheats.
2. cheaters, Slang.
   1. eyeglasses; spectacles.
   2. falsies.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cheater¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; cheat, -er ¹

Example Sentences

I love seeing someone work so hard but I think the other reason he has so many admirers is that he is not a whinger, a diver or a cheater, when a lot of modern-day forward players are.

From BBC

And anyone who said otherwise was a cheater.

From Los Angeles Times

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba said he is "not a cheater" but accepted responsibility for the failed doping test that led to a ban.

From BBC

"This is not me, I'm not a cheater," Pogba told Sky Sports.

From BBC

That was the magic of Tony Soprano: you loved the way he loved his family, even though he was an abusive cheater; the manner in which he valued loyalty, even though he wasn't loyal to anyone; the way he showed up for his guys when they were in need, even though he wouldn't hesitate to put a bullet in their heads.

From Salon

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