turncoat — a person who deserts one party or cause in order to join an opposing one
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who deserts one party or cause in order to join an opposing one
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɜːrnkoʊt/
Korean meaning: 배신자, 변절자 (한쪽 편에서 적대편으로 돌아선 사람)
Korean pronunciation: **턴**코트
Example Sentences
- The spy was the ultimate turncoat, selling secrets to three different countries at once.
- His teammates called him a turncoat when he joined their rival team for more money.
- The turncoat politician changed parties so often that voters couldn't keep track of his current affiliation.
turncoat
NOUN//ˈtɜːrnkoʊt//
a person who deserts one party or cause in order to join an opposing one
A turncoat switches campaign buttons and joins the opposing political party
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The turncoat sheds his raincoat, revealing his true overcoat!
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Origin
From 16th-century military practice where soldiers would literally turn their coats inside out to show different colors when switching sides during battle, indicating their change of allegiance to the enemy.
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“The spy was the ultimate turncoat, selling secrets to three different countries at once.”
“His teammates called him a turncoat when he joined their rival team for more money.”
“The turncoat politician changed parties so often that voters couldn't keep track of his current affiliation.”
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