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 sandbagging mug.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.
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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.
by J. Cloud, N. October 13, 2018
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"Okay, nice talking to you, I'll probably be sandbagging for the next hour in case you want me."
"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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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
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Hey man, i hooked up with this loose assed slag called Chris. He's really into sandbagging.
Hey man, i hooked up with this loose assed slag called Chris. He's really into sandbagging.
by Daddy Prepper Pig December 20, 2020
Get the Sandbagging mug.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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