double-dipped; double-dipping; double-dips
Definition of double-dip
1
: to obtain money from two sources at the same time or by two separate accounting methods
Apparently, preferred shareholders get to double-dip. During the liquidation of the company, they get their money back first. Then they split the rest on a pro rata basis with us lowly common-stock holders.— Mo Schumpeter
especially
: to draw a pension from one government department while working for another
2
: to repeat the action of dipping a chip or other snack into a shared dipping sauce or mixture after taking a bite
But bring up nachos and suddenly everyone wants a place at the same table, the nacho table of peace—at least until someone tries to double-dip.— Jeff Johnson Everybody seems to double-dip at cocktail parties. Should I be concerned about the germs they leave behind?— Jessica Rollins
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The first known use of double-dip was in 1971
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