Sandbag

A person who is a load to others; always brings problems, is a hassle, is heavy, and has no value (good for nothing).

My mother in law is a Sandbag, because she doesn't bring any value to her own marriage and ours. She doesn't work, just watches TV, complains all day, manipulates and wants to divide. Only represents some kind of problem no matter what, brings nothing valuable to society.

by Common Sense Moderate June 16, 2019

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Intentionally withholding information (including not doing your best at an activity) in order to surprise someone later.

Examples:
- "Check-raise" in poker (showing weakness despite to encourage someone else betting, knowing you likely have a superior hand). Also known as "slow-playing."
- Implying that you have bad news, then revealing good news

Chuck made a sad face. "I have bad news," he said. After a pause, he broke into a grin. "Just kidding - I got the job! I was sandbagging you."

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Jen checked on the flop and turn, then went all-in on the river. It turned out she had flopped a full house and was sandbagging until the river.

by JoshAllover January 11, 2018

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Sandbagging

(Sandbagger, Sandbagged)

The act of deliberately putting obstacles into someone else's path as a deterrent.

Being "sandbagged" can also be a way of describing being completely taken for surprise, or blind-sided.

A deer got loose on the motorcross track and ended up sandbagging a few of the riders.

That guy got sandbagged right when he turned the corner.

by Dutch Thompinson May 23, 2020

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