two-timing

two-timing
adjective
not faithful to a spouse or lover
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adulterous husbands and wives

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a two-timing boyfriend

Syn: ↑adulterous, ↑cheating
Similar to: ↑unfaithful
Derivationally related forms: ↑adultery (for: ↑adulterous)

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twoˈ-timing adjective and noun
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Main Entry:two

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