Sand Bagging

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Sand bagging is a term used online to describe when someone downplays their skills, abilities, or knowledge in order to trick others into underestimating them. It is like pretending to be less skilled than you actually are to gain an advantage.

Examples:
– In an online multiplayer game, a player might start sand bagging by saying, “Im not very good at this game” to make other players believe they are an easy target. However, once the game starts, they reveal their true skills and surprise everyone with their exceptional gameplay.

– During a discussion on a forum about a certain topic, a user might sand bag by saying, “I’m new to this, so I might not have much to contribute.” Others might underestimate their knowledge and not expect much from their input. However, the user then proceeds to impress everyone with their insightful and well-researched comments.

Overall, sand bagging is a way for people to manipulate expectations and gain an advantage by intentionally downplaying their abilities or knowledge. It can be seen as a strategy to deceive others and catch them off guard.

Synonyms:
cheating, downplaying, underestimating
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