English Explanatory Dictionary

gamesmanship

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The use of legal but unsporting tactics to gain an advantage over one’s opponent.

Word forms

gamesmanship gamesmanships

Etymology

From game + -s- + -manship or gamesman + -ship.

Related words

game gamesman one-upmanship brinksmanship

Derived words

namesmanship

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