sandbagging

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Synonyms: handbagging

Antonyms: handbagging

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Verb

1. {{infl of|en|sandbag||ing-form}}

Noun

1. The act or process of filling and laying [[sandbag#Noun|sandbag]]s, such as before a [[storm#Noun|storm]] in [[anticipation#Noun|anticipation]] of [[flooding#Noun|flooding]].
2. The striking of a person with a [[sandbag]] or other heavy object.
3. {{lb|en|figurative}} Hiding the full [[strength]], [[skill]]{{,}} or [[difficulty]] of something or someone early in an engagement, in order to gain an [[advantage]].
4. {{lb|en|legal|[[M&A]]}} The act of bringing a [[claim]] for [[breach]] of a [[covenant]] or [[misrepresentation]] even though the person bringing the claim knew about the issue before closing the transaction and did it anyway.
5. {{lb|en|restaurant kitchen jargon}}<!--possibly specific to AmE--> Serving [[premade#Adjective|premade]] food, such as [[precooked#Adjective|precooked]] appetizers that need only [[reheating#Noun|reheating]].

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