Definition of turncoat Turncoat

/tɚˈnkowˌt/ - [ternkowt] - turn•coat

We found 5 definitions of turncoat from 5 different sources.

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What does turncoat mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

turncoat - a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.
  deserter, apostate, renegade, recreant, ratter
  quitter a person who gives up too easily
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • turncoat (n.)
    One who forsakes his party or his principles; a renegade; an apostate.

Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅

  • turncoat
    One who has changed his party from interested motives.

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turncoat in sign language
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