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sandbagging

The act of blatantly sabotaging through expressing what you pretend are your desires, in the knowledge that doing so will prevent them from ever happening.
Dylan why would you go and bluntly ask her for a threesome on the beach, we had to work into it.... sandbagging at it's finest
by kamrynhehe May 4, 2022
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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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Sandbag

Socially, to purposely misunderstand or not laugh at a joke or social situation
Sometimes my friend is funny too often, so to keep his ego in check, I sandbag a few of his jokes
by Jazbah August 18, 2025
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sandbag

To stab someone in the back; usually secretively.
"I thought I was going to get the job as an internal candidate, but my co-workers sandbagged me by saying they wanted me to get the job and then they all voted against me."
"We decided to sandbag her when she said she wanted to be the lab manager. For a whole week we posted wrong information in all the reports. She wound up getting demoted."
by BlackIrish13 July 29, 2016
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Sandbags

Your Boobs! Often times used to refer to those with sandbags on the larger side.
Show me your sandbags!!!!
by NOPEeeee October 24, 2014
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private sandbag

A veteran hero in the army capable of saving any solider from anything.

He can stop a bullet or shield you from a grenade, a must have comrade in the army.

H
e started out as a fat black man eating at burger king everyday. He was recruited into the military through recommendation. If you're going into battle, make sure to take him with you.

He has been known to but medics out of business.
Hey "Private Sandbag" I need you to provide cover over here!!
by Buttercactus December 13, 2017
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sandbagging

Sandbagging (or being a Sandbagger) is the act of participating in an event or competition you are clearly the best at a particular activity, and thereby win easily due to your skill level.

Likely origin is from BMX racing in the early 90s where the term was used often.
"Tom entered the race as a novice. That's ridiculous."
"I swear he's been racing for 10+ years."
"Yeah. He's totally sandbagging."
by milesandwine May 5, 2016
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