backstabby (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈbækˌstæbi/
Definition
Having or showing a tendency to betray or harm someone, usually in a sneaky or dishonest way, often by spreading rumors or gossip.
Examples
Her backstabby behavior made it hard for her to keep friends.
The backstabby comments he made about his colleague damaged his professional reputation.
How to Use backstabby
- be backstabby (phrase)
- to behave in a deceitful or treacherous way — "She was being really backstabby at the party, gossiping about everyone behind their backs."
- backstabby behavior (noun phrase)
- behavior that is deceitful or treacherous — "The company had a problem with backstabby behavior among employees."
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