two-faced

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English

Etymology

From two +‎ faced, modelled after earlier English twi-faced.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtuːˈfeɪst/
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  • Rhymes: -eɪst

Adjective

two-faced (not comparable)

  1. (literally) Having two faces or plane surfaces.
  2. Deceitful, duplicitous.
  3. Hypocritical.

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