cheaty

adj — 2 senses

cheaty

adj

Etymology From cheat + -y.

1

Informal, Of a person prone to cheating.

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

Informal Involving cheating; fraudulent.

  • a cheaty technique

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