cheater
cheater Lexical Profile
cheater Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person who acts dishonestly or breaks rules in order to gain an unfair advantage, especially in a game, competition, or examination.
"The tournament organizers disqualified the cheater after discovering hidden cards in his sleeve."
A person who is sexually unfaithful to their spouse or romantic partner.
"She ended the relationship immediately after realizing her partner was a habitual cheater."
North American (in the plural) A pair of eyeglasses, especially reading glasses.
"Grandfather reached for his cheaters on the nightstand so he could read the morning newspaper."
North American An extension, such as a length of pipe, slipped over the handle of a wrench to increase leverage.
"The mechanic slipped a metal cheater over the wrench handle to loosen the rusted bolt."
Word Nuance & Usage
In American English, 'cheater' is the standard noun for a person who cheats, whereas in British English, 'cheat' is generally preferred as the noun.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the verb 'cheat', which originated as a shortening of Middle English 'eschete' (escheat), referring to the confiscation of property that reverted to the state or a feudal lord.