Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
forked-tongue
idiomatic expression
/fɔrkt tʌŋ/
Definition
A tongue that is divided or split, like that of a snake.
Examples
- The politician’s forked-tongue remarks left many voters confused about his true stance.
- She was known to speak with a forked-tongue, promising things she never intended to deliver.
Meaning
The term ‘forked-tongue’ refers to having two points or prongs, often used metaphorically to describe someone who is deceitful or dishonest in their speech.
Synonyms
- deceitful
- duplicitous
- insincere
- two-faced
- double-tongued
