sandbagger

sand·bag

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sand-bag]
- /ˈsændˌbæg/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sand-bag]
- /ˈsændˌbæg/

Definitions of sandbagger word

noun sandbagger a bag filled with sand, used in fortification, as ballast, etc. 1
noun sandbagger such a bag used as a weapon. 1
verb with object sandbagger to furnish with sandbags. 1
verb with object sandbagger to hit or stun with a sandbag. 1
verb with object sandbagger Informal. to set upon violently; attack from or as if from ambush. to coerce or intimidate, as by threats: The election committee was sandbagged into nominating the officers for a second term. to thwart or cause to fail or be rejected, especially surreptitiously or without warning: He sandbagged our proposal with his snide remarks to the boss. 1
verb with object sandbagger Poker. to deceive (one or more opponents) into remaining in the pot by refraining from betting on a strong hand, then raising the bet in a later round. Informal. to gain an advantage over (one or more competitors) by concealing one's abilities or other strengths early in a game or other competitive activity. Informal. to gain an advantage by concealing or downplaying the strengths of (something): companies that sandbag their earnings estimates and then easily beat them to make everyone happy. 1

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Origin of sandbagger

First appearance:

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

First recorded in 1580-90; sand + bag

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Parts of speech for Sandbagger

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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sandbagger popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for sandbagger

noun sandbagger

despoiler — to strip of possessions, things of value, etc.; rob; plunder; pillage.
forager — food for horses or cattle; fodder; provender.
foragers — food for horses or cattle; fodder; provender.
grafter — the acquisition of money, gain, or advantage by dishonest, unfair, or illegal means, especially through the abuse of one's position or influence in politics, business, etc.
grafters — the acquisition of money, gain, or advantage by dishonest, unfair, or illegal means, especially through the abuse of one's position or influence in politics, business, etc.

All 7 Synonyms of sandbagger