double-tongued



double-tongued

Duplicitous, hypocritical, or deceitful, especially in speech; claiming one set of beliefs or intentions but acting according to another. The double-tongued insurance salesmen promised them that the new plan would reduce their premiums and costs significantly, knowing all the while that hidden charges and fees would make the plan more expensive overall.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Saba-Georgian
BoŽIca-Croatian
PericaPE-ree-tsahCroatian, Serbian
Nomusa-Southern African, Ndebele
BastBAHST (English)Egyptian Mythology
Ermannoer-MAHN-noItalian