Cheat Definition
cheat
noun
- weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land; seeds sometimes considered poisonous
- weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat
- someone who leads you to believe something that is not true
- the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme; "that book is a fraud"
- a deception for profit to yourself
verb
- deprive somebody of something by deceit; "The con-man beat me out of $50"; "This salesman ripped us off!"; "we were cheated by their clever-sounding scheme"; "They chiseled me out of my money"
- defeat someone through trickery or deceit
- engage in deceitful behavior; practice trickery or fraud; "Who's chiseling on the side?"
- be sexually unfaithful to one's partner in marriage; "She cheats on her husband"; "Might her husband be wandering?"
"Cheat" in song lyrics
See how cheat is used in real songs:
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"She realized early pop dukes was a cheat"
Akrobatik — Limelight -
"and mary don't cheat"
Coolio — Mary Jane (I'm in Love With) -
"Eager to beat so you could leave and have a cheap excuse to cheat"
Cuban Link f/ Big Pun — Cheat on Her
Words that rhyme with cheat
Usage tips for "cheat"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "cheat" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for cheat to find words that pair well.