(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.
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.
That guy got sandbagged right when he turned the corner.
by Dutch Thompinson May 23, 2020
Get the Sandbaggingmug. "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."
"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
Get the sandbagmug. 
Get the Sandbagsmug. by I'm a Doctor! May 20, 2017
Get the Sandbaggingmug. He was sandbagging in that one on one basketball game.
by Always Right And You Know It April 4, 2017
Get the sandbaggingmug. 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
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.
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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
Get the sandbaggingmug. In racing, placing bags of sand in your car or on your horse during qualifying to add weight this slow them down to earn them a better position in qualifying.
by J. Cloud, N. October 13, 2018
Get the Sandbaggingmug.