cheaty

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English

Etymology

From cheat +‎ -y.

Adjective

cheaty (comparative cheatier, superlative cheatiest)

  1. (informal, of a person) prone to cheating.
    • 2009 March 4, Zoe Williams, “Paxo, you're a pint of mild”, in The Guardian:
      Now, to recap ... ach, you don't need a recap: winning team disqualified; cheaty accountant spoiled play; runner-up team promoted to winning team.
  2. (informal) Involving cheating; fraudulent.
    a cheaty technique

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