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

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

He’s tied with Manning, a two-time Super Bowl champion with the New York Giants who is in his first year of eligibility for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

From Los Angeles Times