sandbag
/sˈændbˌæɡ/ · 2 syllables
Meaning
noun
- a bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast
verb
- treat harshly or unfairly
- compel by coercion, threats, or crude means
“They sandbagged him to make dinner for everyone” - hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag
- downplay one's ability (towards others) in a game in order to deceive, as in gambling
- protect or strengthen with sandbags; stop up
“The residents sandbagged the beach front”
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