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sandbagging

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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The act of slowing down in a game like Mario Kart™ to get good items that are usually smuggled into 1st place to then be used to taunt/annoy players.
I hate people who do sandbagging in Mario Kart™, it ruins the fun
by UrbanRoblox June 5, 2018
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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.
Steve's got the pole position, everyone knows he was sandbagging.
by J. Cloud, N. October 13, 2018
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In ham radio and CB radio, sandbagging is listening to a frequency without participating.
"Careful what you say on Channel 19, the RCMP is always sandbagging there."

"Okay, nice talking to you, I'll probably be sandbagging for the next hour in case you want me."
by Janey Canuck November 25, 2019
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(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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The act of inserting your balls into another persons anus.
Hey Dude, what did you get up to last night?

Hey man, i hooked up with this loose assed slag called Chris. He's really into sandbagging.
by Daddy Prepper Pig December 20, 2020
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Sandbagging is where a man has sex on a beach or other sandy location
Andy sandbagged her on the beach. “Craig” what did you and Rachel do last night? Andy” just a bit of gentle sandbagging whilst listening to the waves”
by Mystikal 234 January 19, 2021
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